Premise: well i grew up in Los Angeles

Hypothesis: I am from Los Angeles.
Answer: yes

Premise: We could pay our presidents their salaries in land instead of in cash.

Hypothesis: It is impossible to pay the president a salary.
Answer: no

Premise: In 2001, almost half of LSSM case applications were denied.

Hypothesis: In 2001 every LSSM application was approved.
Answer: no

Premise: Look for the plaque dedicated to William Myers, who, it says, died on 30 February 1762.

Hypothesis: William Myers is still alive today.
Answer: no