Premise: I'd far rather read those sexy economics columns by Paul Krugman.

Hypothesis: I was stuck listening to the speaker at the meeting but would have rather been reading Paul Krugmans columns.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: how many weeks have you been doing these calls

Hypothesis: For how many weeks have you been making these calls?
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: It was late, and the place was thinning out.

Hypothesis: People were leaving the area as it got late.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: For sure, however, Microsoft has mainly been restrained by the knowledge that any crude use of its power would indeed land it in court.

Hypothesis: Microsoft holds back from a lot so that they don't have to go to court.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell