Question: But the basic magical principle of similarity is the foundation of true science." Dave started to protest, and then stopped, frowning.
Dave did not actually understand very much about true science at all.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: His technique is too methodical and slow, she said.
She stated John's technique of playing cars was too slow.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Others engaged in aggressive resource development, pursued alternative methods of providing legal services to clients, reconfigured their organizations, or, in some instances, took their skills and talents elsewhere.
They stopped developing resources and refused to offer any legal services to existing clients.

Answer:
no