Premise: The principal shopping area in Istanbul is, undoubtedly, the Grand Bazaar, with more than 4,000 shops crammed beneath its roof.

Hypothesis: The Grand Bazaar is Istanbul's main shopping area.
Answer: yes

Premise: Far more convincing than Mr. Inglethorp's stony denials!" I could not help laughing.

Hypothesis: Mr. Inglethorp's stony denials were more convincing.
Answer: no

Premise: The immense, sheer seacliffs of this rugged, sparsely-populated island are the setting for the leper colony founded by Father Damien at Kalaupapa, which can be reached by mule .

Hypothesis: The lepers were sent to this colony due to their condition.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: yeah well all parties too are responsible it's not just one particular one

Hypothesis: Just the Republicans are to blame.
Answer: no