Question:
At the end of the day is a phrase that drove several Slate readers bonkers this year.

Does it follow that "The phrase, 'At the end of the day', may have been used by slate excessively this year."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
To take in more Old Masters per mile, it's vital to plan ahead.

Does it follow that "Planning ahead is vital it taking in more Old Masters."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
how many times have you talked

Does it follow that "What is the number of times you talked?"?
Answer:
yes

Question:
However, there was a problem.

Does it follow that "Everything went off without a hitch."?
Answer:
no