Premise: She works in the Red Cross Hospital at Tadminster, seven miles away." As he spoke the last words, we drew up in front of the fine old house.

Hypothesis: She hates her job at the red cross.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: They are expected to demonstrate improved performance even as they cut costs-two simultaneous demands that are driving the trend toward results-oriented government.

Hypothesis: The trend towards results oriented government can be correlated with economic growth.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Instead of engendering hope and optimism, they breed mistrust and cynicism.

Hypothesis: They are the reason why so many people are hopeful.
Answer: no

Premise: on your baseboards

Hypothesis: away from your baseboards
Answer: no