Premise: However, we responded to agency requests for assistance in designing and implementing effective internal controls.

Hypothesis: The agency also received responses from three other teams.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: I steady my nerves, that is all.

Hypothesis: I'm not ready for anything, my nerves are frayed.
Answer: no

Premise: They think he will be an elder of the village some day," said Susan.

Hypothesis: Susan said that they think he's going to be a village elder one day.
Answer: yes

Premise: After all, the Japanese themselves are constantly analyzing their own nature.

Hypothesis: The Japanese are better at analyzing their own nature than foreigners.
Answer: it is not possible to tell