Q: "Group of people sitting on beach around campfire drinking soda pop and talking." Does this mean that "Some people are on the beach."?
A: yes

Q: "Woman sells dates and nuts to patron in blue and white striped shirt." Does this mean that "A woman is selling items."?
A: yes

Q: "A bunch of people walking down a set of stairs." Does this mean that "The people are getting in an elevator."?
A: no

Q: "A child plays with croquet mallets." Does this mean that "The child doesn't know what to do with the mallets."?
A:
it is not possible to tell