Problem: Here is a premise:
In the case of state and local governments, directed flows are known as unfunded mandates.

Here is a hypothesis:
Not every branch of government allows unfunded mandates.

Here are the options: OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Sentence 1: Then, slowly and deliberately, he shook his head.

Sentence 2: He slowly shook his head.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer: yes

Question:
Mighty big man wore it once. Drew was still half in the past.

Does it follow that " No one had ever worn it."?
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer:
no

Q: If Great reviews for Memphis soul-blues singer and guitarist Cray's 11 th A sheer blast of rocking good times (Amy Linden, People ). It may not break any new ground, but it nevertheless impresses the critics--Joe Rosenthal of Rolling Stone writes that it is a slow-burning soul record--and one of the most focused album's of Cray's 25 year career., can we say that "Cray's newest album gets excellent reviews."?
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

A: yes

Premise:
"Perhaps that way may be more easily defended than the town itself."
Hypothesis: The narrowness of the path made it more defensible.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

it is not possible to tell

Sentence 1: Had he been right in his fear that Johnny had not been unconscious back in Tubacca, that he had caught Anse's greeting?

Sentence 2: His fear that Johnny had been conscious in Tubacca was great.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Is this second sentence entailed by the first?

Answer:
it is not possible to tell