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In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Statement: The shrine is protected by two stone lions at the entrance and guardian dragons on the roof. Choices: 1. There are no lions at the entrance. 2. The shrine is protected by the lions and dragons. 3. There are two stone lions at the entrance of the shrine.
answer:
3

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Statement: In effect, Nixon's misdeeds () so dwarf Clinton's--even the most severe charges of suborning perjury--that Republicans could wind up bollixed. Choices: 1. All things considered, Nixon's mistakes are bigger than Clinton's. 2. All things considered, Nixon should face a stiffer punishment than Clinton. 3. In effect Clinton's sins are greater than Nixon's.
answer:
1

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Statement: One story has it that traders Jardine, Matheson and Co fired a private salute for a visiting tycoon, an act that incensed the colonial authorities, who felt that they had the sole right to issue such a 21-gun welcome. Choices: 1. The colonial authorities felt they had the right to offer a nuclear detonation as a welcome. 2. The colonial authorities believe it was in their best interest and sole right to commence a 21-gun welcome. 3. A 21-gun welcome involves the firing of various rifles, it is a military tradition.
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2