Q: If By starting at the soft underbelly, the 16,000 troops of General Nelson A. Miles gained control of the island in less than three weeks., can we say that "The battles to take control of the island were crushing victories."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If I thank you for your aid, said the man., can we say that "The man was so ungrateful for everything."?

A: no

Q: If In the last year, he has temporarily closed dozens of independent newspapers and television stations because they griped too loudly about him., can we say that "This year he also closed just the newspapers temporarily."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If Perot's favorite candidate at the moment appears to be Buchanan, who has made noises about bolting the GOP and joining the Reform Party., can we say that "Buchanan appears to be Perot's preferred candidate as of right now."?

A:
yes