Problem: Here is a premise:
These, he explained, were a constructive editorial policy for the country in which the paper is located and an appreciation of We are all moving towards what is in a sense the end of history, the fin de siacle , and I believe this is the right time to be alive.

Here is a hypothesis:
The paper is a constructive editorial policy for a country other than the country in which the paper is located.

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Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
The neighborhood south of the Vatican, Trastevere, literally across the Tiber, has long been renowned as the most popular quarter of Rome.

Here is a hypothesis:
Trastevere is north of the Vatican and is the least popular part of Rome.

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Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
But the Cabinet knew by how narrow a margin they had escaped utter disaster.

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The consequences would have ruined the Cabinet's reputation.

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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
A grey limousine on which they had set high hopes was traced to Harrogate, and turned out to be the property of a highly respectable maiden lady!

Here is a hypothesis:
A highly respectable maiden lady owns the grey limousine.

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Answer:
yes