Premise: A pointless act.

Hypothesis: The act was very important.
Answer: no

Premise: In the same way, federal financial management reform has recently gained momentum through the committed support of top federal leaders.

Hypothesis: Top federal leaders support federal financial management.
Answer: yes

Premise: The most impressive historical monument on the eastern shore of the lake is Chuzenji, a subtemple of Toshogu's Rinnoji.

Hypothesis: There are no monuments on the western shore of the lake.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Much is qualitative.

Hypothesis: Qualitative is a lot.
Answer: yes