Premise: (The prodigious James Wood, the most gifted literary critic of his generation, springs to mind.)

Hypothesis: The worst critic is history, James Wood, come to mind.
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Answer: no

Premise: Hates you? I cried, astonished.

Hypothesis: I know he likes you!
OPTIONS:
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- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: no

Premise: The city of Boone gave Schroeder $6,300 in July to resolve pending cases, said Kathy Berg, Boone's finance officer.

Hypothesis: Schroeder accepted the $6,300 award from the City on July 23rd of this year.
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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: All came in second, Wisk just a shade behind.

Hypothesis: All took second place, Wisk just a hair behind.
OPTIONS:
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- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: yes