[Q]: the ensuing battle and airstrikes killed at least 10 militants.
an ensuing battle killed at least 10 militants.

[A]: 4

[Q]: the bill proposing the new law allowing the use of space programs for defense was already approved by the lower house of japan's government last week.
the bill for the new law was already approved by the japanese government's lower house last week.

[A]: 3

[Q]: The lady cracked two raw eggs.
The woman is cracking eggs into a bowl.

[A]:
3