Problem: Here is a premise:
However, for those who want to get a behind-the-scenes view of real Lakeland life, these events are hard to beat.

Here is a hypothesis:
It's all terrible and easy to beat.

Here are the options:

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
More to the point, for people who are trying to get something done, too much niceness is likely to get in the way.

Here is a hypothesis:
When someone is trying to accomplish things, being too nice can hold them back.

Here are the options:

Answer: yes

Problem: Here is a premise:
one little ball here and there yeah and this guy's beating you up so i don't mind the beating up part i i actually feel the tennis balls would hurt

Here is a hypothesis:
I prefer the beating by the man.

Here are the options:

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
Are they using financial statements?

Here is a hypothesis:
Are financial statements being used?

Here are the options:

Answer:
yes