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Given that DNA segments are then exchanged between the homologous strands in a complicated process called crossing over. Does it follow that Exchange of dna segments happens between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes during crossing-over. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that These acoustic methods are now expected to be useful for the long-range remote sensing of schools of fish as well as for distant ocean bottom characterizations. Does it follow that Ocean remote sensing is developed. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Green cards are becoming more difficult to obtain. Does it follow that Green card is now difficult to receive. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that A woman in an orange jersey is holding a football and being pursued by a woman in a blue t-shirt on a field. Does it follow that Some women are playing football against eachother. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma today cut short a visit to Latin America as a bitter border wrangle between Ukraine and Russia deteriorates further . The dispute has led Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma to cut short a state visit to Latin America .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that The city is twinned with Glasgow, Dortmund, Pleven, and Le Mans. Does it follow that Dortmund is twinned with Glasgow. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Organozinc chemistry is the science of organozinc compounds describing their physical properties, synthesis and reactions." imply that I know the answer to "What does organozinc chemisty describe?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that On Sunday Memoirs: 1939-1993 a memoir written by former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney will be released. The 1,152 page tome outlines Mulroney's version of events during his time as prime minister. CTV will broadcast a documentary on Brian Mulroney on the eve of his book launch. In addition, the net...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Does knowing that "Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show." imply that I know the answer to "Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dr...
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The distribution of the gas itself doesn't alter the gravitational field.) Does it follow that Strong gravitational fields are capable of altering the rate of time passing. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The main institutionalised forms of recognition for those who have made a significant contribution in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, as well as for those working for peace (and more recently in the area of economics), are the Nobel prizes. Does it follow that Nobel Peace Prize candid...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that The Walt Disney Co. donated one of the world's most significant private collections of African artwork, yesterday, to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art. Does it follow that Disney gave the Smithsonian a trove of sought-after African art. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Officials in Pakistan say parliamentary elections will be delayed until next month. VOA correspondent Nancy-Amelia Collins in Islamabad reports the Pakistan Election Commission says the delay is due to the destruction of election offices and materials in violence that broke out last week after Benazir Bhutto...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Does knowing that "Apple orchards were once plentiful, and Somerset is still a major producer of cider." imply that I know the answer to "What type of orchids used to be pleantiful"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A person biking down the street and carrying groceries. Does it follow that The person is driving a car. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? British ministers have been asked to explain why they gave undue prominence to the claim that Saddam Hussein could deploy chemical or biological weapons " within 45 minutes " . Ahead of the war , Blair cited British intelligence information that Saddam H...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Given that most liquids solidify when place under higher pressure. Does it follow that Continually increasing the pressure on the liquid will eventually cause the substance to solidify. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Harrington, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was taken to an area hospital and is listed in critical condition. No other vehicles were struck during the crash. Authorities said others at the scene also assisted, including a turnpike employee and two motorists who carried Harrington out of the truck as police arr...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that A solution contains a mixture of two or more substances which cannot easily be distinguished from one another. Does it follow that All solutions contain at least two substances. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? They found no blood and no bones , he said . No one has found blood , bones or any other trace of the child .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "Older buildings are mainly brick built, most commonly the yellow London stock brick or a warm orange-red variety, often decorated with carvings and white plaster mouldings." imply that I know the answer to "What was the most common type of brick used to construct London's older buildings?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that It is not easy for users to utilize the science and technology for solving their problems. Does it follow that Technology is the term for the application of science to solve problems. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla . Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people , ' ' he told the Associated Press . " Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people . "
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Does knowing that "Nigeria became a formally independent federation in 1960, and plunged into a civil war from 1967 to 1970." imply that I know the answer to "When did Nigeria have a fair presidential election?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Mr Martin said the company is " cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in the second half of 2003 " . We are cautiously optimistic regarding some improvement in sales and operating performance trends in...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that A small child wearing blue pajamas jumping in the air. Does it follow that The child before bedtime enjoys life. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " During the investigation , Bryant was cooperative with investigators and remains cooperative with authorities , " the sheriff 's office said . Bryant was " interviewed and was cooperative , " said Kim Andree , a spokeswoman for the sheriff 's office .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "Translation is the process by which a mature mRNA molecule is used as a template for synthesizing a new protein.:6.2 Translation is carried out by ribosomes, large complexes of RNA and protein responsible for carrying out the chemical reactions to add new amino acids to a growing polypeptide chain by...
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that The disputed waters lie close to the Sipadan and Ligitan islands, which Indonesia lost to Malaysia in a legal battle in the International Court of Justice in December 2002. Does it follow that There is a territorial waters dispute. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource-rich province in recent weeks from 38,000 to more than 45,000 . While the shape of any military operation is unclear , Jakarta has boosted the number of troops and police in the resource...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Given that For one, Israel can comfortably subtract Gaza's 1.5m inhabitants from its demographic nightmare, maintaining, for a while longer perhaps, the Jewish majority. Does it follow that Israel has 1.5m Jewish inhabitants. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Analysts have estimated that Vivendi Uni could fetch $ 12 billion- $ 14 billion for VUE . Analysts have estimated that the two networks could fetch as much as $ 7 billion .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Does knowing that "The Chronicle reports that Prince Igor succeeded Oleg in 913, and after some brief conflicts with the Drevlians and the Pechenegs, a period of peace ensued for over twenty years." imply that I know the answer to "WHo succeeded Oleg in 913?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault . The seizure at 4 a.m. on March 18 was completed before employees showed up for work that day .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Does knowing that "The attack was a costly success and came to be known as "von Bredow's Death Ride", which was held to prove that cavalry charges could still prevail on the battlefield." imply that I know the answer to "What was one of two factors that led von Bredow's narrow success on the battlefield?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? When the manager let him in the apartment , Brianna was in her mother 's bedroom lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered with a towel and watching cartoons . When a manager let him into the apartment , the youngster was lying in a baby 's bathtub , covered ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that Alan Mulally, Boeing's head of the unit, said at the start of the strike that it may cause delivery delays that would give Airbus SAS an advantage in what is the strongest commercial aircraft market in five years. Does it follow that Alan Mulally is the owner of Boeing. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Fourteen of those infected passengers sat within four seats of the SARS patient and two were flight attendants , said Mike Ryan , WHO 's global coordinator for anti-SARS efforts . Of those , 14 were passengers sitting within four seats of the SARS patien...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that This was, after all, Chuck Yeager, a guy with all the right stuff, the biggest top gun of them all, whose post-World War II exploits in the topsy-turvy world of supersonic air travel helped pave the way for space exploration. Does it follow that Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that Two workers in their hard hats and safety vests stand near a yellow block of concrete. Does it follow that The two workers are done working for the day. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that The Brookes was a ship weighing 320 tons, and by the law of 1788 it was seen fit to carry 454 slaves on board. Does it follow that Archimedes' law explains why a ship weighing thousands of metric tons floats on water. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Does knowing that "Having lost any hope for victory and facing a massacre, the French army disengaged and retreated in a westerly direction towards Bitche and Saverne, hoping to join French forces on the other side of the Vosges mountains." imply that I know the answer to "On what date did the Battle of Worth begin?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The blue orbitals in the transition states are the ones forming the new sigma bonds, and the red orbitals are where the new double bond will be in the product. Does it follow that A double bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Violence persisted , with a U.S. soldier killed early Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad . A U.S. soldier was killed in the early hours Saturday while guarding a bank in west Baghdad , and another American serviceman died Friday .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " That obligation to pay rent continues unabated notwithstanding the heinous attacks of Sept . 11 and the destruction of 1 World Trade Center , " the suit says . " That obligation to pay rent continues unabated notwithstanding the heinous attacks of 11 S...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? One man died and 15 others were hospitalized after drinking tainted coffee following the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden . The victims drank tainted coffee after the April 27 worship service at Gustaf Adolph Luther...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Shares of Pleasanton-based PeopleSoft rose 4 cents , to $ 16.96 , in Monday trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market . PeopleSoft shares were up 4 cents at $ 16.96 in late morning trade on the Nasdaq .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that A man playing a guitar on stage while a man plays drums in the background. Does it follow that The men are in a jazz rock band. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The findings appear in next Friday 's Physical Review Letters . The findings will be reported Friday in the journal Physical Review Letters .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Rescue and search operation had been going on since the tragedy happened on Thursday night , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Raj Kumar Gautam told Times News Network . Rescue and search operation was on to find them , Manali Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ra...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Food and Drug Administration ( news - web sites ) Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft 's initiative could start an important trend . U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Mark McClellan said Kraft 's could start an important trend .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that bonding of chlorocarbons to metal ions; Does it follow that A metallic bond is the force of attraction between a positive metal ion and valence electrons. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The Los Angeles Lakers rolled over the Indiana Pacers in Wednesday's the opening round game of the NBA championship series. Does it follow that Lakers win the championship. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Does knowing that "Many Pacific typhoons begin as tropical storms in the Marshall Islands region, and grow stronger as they move west toward the Mariana Islands and the Philippines." imply that I know the answer to "When does the wet season in the Marshalls begin?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Two of the six people who testified before Congress Wednesday were engaged in a bitter dispute about airing Yankees games . Two of the six people that testified to Congress today were engaged in a bitter dispute over airing Yankees games .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Clinton informed the two parties that in the absence of an agreement, a public announcement would be made, with the apparent objective of applying pressure to both sides, particularly the Israelis. Does it follow that Clinton told the two sides that he would publicly announce their failure to agree, thereby ...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The sunlight is called solar energy because it is used for Solar Energy, and electricity. Does it follow that The energy in sunlight is also known as solar energy. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that In Wednesday's filing, Google said it planned to complete the IPO "as soon as practicable." Does it follow that It's unclear whether Wednesday's twist will affect the timing of Google's initial public offering. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Seven people were taken to hospital today after a second derailment on the London Underground in less than 48 hours . The leader of the country ’ s biggest rail union threatened industrial action today following the second derailment on the London Underg...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "Upon arriving in Helena, Howard's troupe performed 12 encores of the new song to an enthusiastic audience and the governor proclaimed it the state song on the spot, though formal legislative recognition did not occur until 1945." imply that I know the answer to "When was the state song composed?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Three men sit, and one man stands, on the back of a vehicle. Does it follow that Three men stand, and one man sits, on the back of a vehicle Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Two women discussing at a red table in a restaurant. Does it follow that Two women chat over dinner. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that kinetic energy  the energy of motion. Does it follow that Kinetic engergy is the energy of anything in motion. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The interpretation of this figure is that water composition is primarily determined by rock weathering (left side of figure, at the point of the boomerang ), but two major earth processes of the water cycle, i.e., precipitation and evaporation, alter the basic composition given by rock weathering. Does it fo...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The optimal style of dam building is specific to the particular macroproject, the nature of the geophysical worksite (Anon., 2005) as well as social uncertainty, the undertaking management organizations experience, the operational complexities of many kinds of construction machinery and worker nationalities,...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? He was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to terrorists , and dealing arms without a licence . Lakhani , 68 , is charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to terrorists and acting as an arms broker w...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that Saint John's Cathedral is the oldest church in Warsaw. Does it follow that In the Old Town, the Gothic St . John's Cathedral and the red-brick fortifications known as the Barbican remain from the medieval period. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? One of the company 's employees was hospitalized in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers , said hospital administrative assistant Alex Reichert . One of the employees who survived the blast and fire was hospitalized in critical condi...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Ridge - Does it follow that Iceland sits on the mid-atlantic ridge. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Woman sitting atop a row of blocks. Does it follow that A woman is standing on a stool. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? By late afternoon , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.81 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,331.77 , having gained 201 points Monday to its highest level since July 2002 . In morning trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.76 , or 0.1 percent...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? It is a national concern that will touch virtually every American , " Abraham said . The impact of natural-gas shortages " will touch virtually every American , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. Does it follow that Humans have 23 pairs pairs of chromosomes. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Up to 150 workers were believed to have been inside the factory, which produces syringes and other plastic medical supplies, at the time of the explosion. Does it follow that Workers were inside the plant at the time of the explosion. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Hoping to loosen Microsoft's ironclad grip on the personal computer desktop, a tiny Seattle company will unveil an onscreen menu bar Monday that bypasses Windows with direct links to programs and the Internet. Does it follow that Microsoft Windows is an operating system. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Recall proponents claim to have turned in more than 1.6 million signatures . Recall sponsors say they have submitted 1.6 million signatures .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The Metropolitan Museum of Art said Thursday that it would lay off more than a quarter of its merchandising staff, eliminating 74 jobs in addition to 53 already cut over the last year. It also warned that the worsening economy would most likely force it to shrink its overall work force by 10 percent ―as many...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? In March 2002 , 63 percent of home broadband users connected via cable modem ; 34 percent used a DSL service . In the earlier survey , 63 percent of home broadband users had cable modems , compared with 34 percent who connected with DSL technology .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Oil prices eased back from record high levels after Russia's justice ministry said embattled oil giant Yukos can continue oil production and sales. Does it follow that Oil prices rise. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling CDMA chips against little or no competition . " Qualcomm has enjoyed many years of selling ... against little or no competition , " Hubach said in the statement .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that The model includes Pluto and has not been updated since Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Does it follow that Pluto is now called dwarf planet. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that A man in an orange shirt and hard hat is clearing away tree branches. Does it follow that A worker is painting a fence. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that The Catering JLC formulates pay and conditions proposals of workers in the industry which, if approved by the Labour Court, legally binds employers to pay certain wage rates and provide conditions of employment. However,the QSFA now contends that the JLC has no right to make such a legally binding provision,...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Does knowing that "By August 2008, 9.2% of all U.S. mortgages outstanding were either delinquent or in foreclosure." imply that I know the answer to "How much had average U.S. housing prices declined by September 2008?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Tails and trails The large particles remain close to the comet and form a dust coma. Does it follow that Comet tails always point away from the sun instead of trailing behind the comet because dust particles recoil. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The ISM noted that " with the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM members every month beginning with February 2002 . " " With the exception of March 2003 , growth in business activity has been reported by ISM me...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor." imply that I know the answer to "With whom does the primary responsibility for a student's leaning lie?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Zinedine Zidane has beaten Thierry Henry and Ronaldo to the Fifa 2003 World Player of the Year award. Does it follow that FIFA selects world football player of the year 1994. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that A woman is looking over a ledge. Does it follow that A woman is climbing a rock wall. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Given that Relations between Argentina and Britain were soured again last May when Britain decided to extend territorial waters to 200 miles around South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Does it follow that Britain angered Argentina. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Around 9 : 00 a.m. EDT ( 1300 GMT ) , the euro was at $ 1.1566 against the dollar , up 0.07 percent on the day . Against the Swiss franc the dollar was at 1.3289 francs , up 0.5 percent on the day .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Fariba Ahmedi, a woman MP from Khandahar who was present at Ahmed-jan's funeral told the Associated Press, "The enemy of Afghanistan killed her, but they should know it will not derail women from the path we are on. We will continue on our way,". Sonja Bachmann, a U.N. political officer who knew Ahmed-jan we...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that To further assist Mexico, the White House on April 15 named a former U.S. Justice Department official to lead efforts to crack down on drug-related violence along the U.S. side of its southwest border with Mexico. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the appointment of Alan Bersin, a forme...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that man playing cricket, hits the red ball. Does it follow that An athlete hits a red ball. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that In holography, there are two basic waves that come together to create the interference pattern. Does it follow that Constructive interference is when two waves combine to create a larger wave. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Portugal was one of only five European countries to remain neutral in World War II." imply that I know the answer to "How many European countries remained neutral throughout World War II?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? It would have been the first time in Texas history that the comptroller had not certified the budget . Strayhorn said it was the first time in Texas history a comptroller had not certified the appropriations act .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Earth is the only place in the solar system where liquid water, essential to life as we know it, exists at the surface. Does it follow that Earth is the only planet in the solar system that has water, which is essential for human life, present in all three of its states. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Does knowing that "Hegel called his philosophy "absolute" idealism in contrast to the "subjective idealism" of Berkeley and the "transcendental idealism" of Kant and Fichte, which were not based on a critique of the finite and a dialectical philosophy of history as Hegel's idealism was." imply that I know the answer to...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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