Problem: At a low-key ceremony, Albanian and British officials agreed to bury all outstanding differences caused by the 'Corfu Channel incident'.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The dispute between Albania and the UK about the Corfu incident lasted a long time.
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Answer: no

Problem: The National Assn. of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes had shot up to an annual rate of 7.29 million in August, 7.8% higher than a year earlier.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Sales of existing homes raised 7.8%.
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Answer: yes

Problem: The United States would like to see U.N. weapons inspectors return to Iraq providing the Iraqis take concrete, affirmative and demonstrable actions "to show full co-operation" Clinton said.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
U.N. weapons inspectors could stay in Iraq, Clinton said.
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Answer: no

Problem: Hepburn, a four-time Academy Award winner, died last June in Connecticut at age 96.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Hepburn, who won four Oscars, died last June aged 96.
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Answer:
yes