Premise: Given the steady decline in the personal saving rate, it is doubtful that Americans would willingly reduce consumption so much that the nation would be at risk of saving too much.

Hypothesis: The personal saving rate is increasing.
Answer: no

Premise: Shopping in Venice

Hypothesis: Venice has the world's best shopping.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: The finely sculpted porch on the cathedral's western facade inspired the design for Chartres cathedral and also for Paris's Notre-Dame.

Hypothesis: Chartes Cathedral resembles a porch.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Japan is notoriously expensive, so don't expect fabulous bargains.

Hypothesis: The average a person spends in Japan is more then they make in 3 weeks.
Answer: it is not possible to tell