Question:
This also suppressed civilized conversation with our companions, who were similarly encased in electronic earmuffs.

Does it follow that "Our companions were encased in electronic earmuffs"?
Answer:
yes

Question:
Spectator sports

Does it follow that "Audiences watch the sports."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
yeah yeah and and even changing the things i mean first off i i mean you need to address do you even need to change the signs because for so long people are going are going to be able to equate miles to kilometers i mean when you drive around Europe you do the same thing

Does it follow that "When you drive around Europe, you have to equate miles to kilometers."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
our department we uh take care of everything waste water uh solid waste and recycling and and air

Does it follow that "They did not handle any of the waste water."?
Answer:
no