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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Dotson was arrested Monday in his native Maryland and charged with murder . Dotson , 21 , was subsequently charged with Dennehy 's murder .
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Given that The focus on the engines and the fuel, stems from the pilot's radio call, shortly before the crash. Does it follow that The pilot had been attempting an emergency landing, after both engines failed. Yes or no?
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Given that Three young men play a game of monopoly to pass time. Does it follow that Young men playing monopoly. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that People gather outside to look at a display that features a tiger. Does it follow that People at the circus are watching the elephants Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A woman kneels at the edge of a dock reaching toward a dog leaping nearby in the water. Does it follow that A woman reaches a hand toward a dog. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX eased 7.57 points , or 0.76 percent , at 990.94 . The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .
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Given that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) on Friday signed five bills into law that allow California to receive more than $17.5 billion in federal economic stimulus aid, but the funding will not be enough for the state to avoid $3 billion in tax increases and cuts to services to balance its budget, the San F...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " There are some who feel that if they attack us , we may decide to leave prematurely , " Mr Bush said at the White House . " There are some who feel like conditions are such that they can attack us there , " Bush told reporters at the White House on Wed...
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Does knowing that "The plan stated that the following numbers of species of different groups had been recorded from Egypt: algae (1483 species), animals (about 15,000 species of which more than 10,000 were insects), fungi (more than 627 species), monera (319 species), plants (2426 species), protozoans (371 species)." i...
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Given that A boy and his brother are playing with sticks and swords. Does it follow that A boy is playing with his brother Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Zhao, who died at 85, was a reformer who was removed from office, and imprisoned, in 1989 after denouncing the use of force against student protesters in Tiananmen Square. Does it follow that Zhao was arrested in 1989. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Ewald, now 74, headed the East German Sports Federation from 1961 to 1988. He was found guilty of making 142 East German sportswomen, mostly swimmers and athletes, take banned performance-enhancing drugs. Does it follow that Several sportswomen have been accused of doping. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Nine months later, John Glenn becomes the first American man to orbit the Earth. Does it follow that John Glenn was the first man in orbit. Yes or no?
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Given that My first position in Animal Training was at the Sea Lion and Otter Stadium. Does it follow that Sea otters are known for being playful and frisky. yes or no
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Given that A man in costume drums in a parade. Does it follow that There is a group of people dancing. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "The anecdote is related in Watson's book The Double Helix. and commemorated with a blue plaque on the outside wall." imply that I know the answer to "Where is the Eagle and Child located?"
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Given that In August, Gates' foundation gave Yunus' Grameen Foundation 1.5 million for a program to extend its microfinance programs to 5 million more of the world's poorest families. Three years ago, tech entrepreneur Craig McCaw provided 2 million to start up the Grameen Technology Center, which is using microcredit ...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? But Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state only tried to prove its conclusion of suicide , rather than consider the possibility of murder . Adora Obi Nweze , the NAACP state president , said the state has refused to consider the pos...
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Given that occurs when the ribosome reaches the stop codon on the messenger RNA molecule and the polypeptide, the messenger RNA, and the transfer RNA molecule are released from the ribosome. Does it follow that When a chain of amino acids reaches a stop codon, released from the ribosome. yes or no
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Given that Sirhan Sirhan, a Jordanian immigrant, was convicted of murdering Kennedy and is serving a life term at Soledad Prison. Does it follow that Sirhan Sirhan killed Kennedy. Yes or no?
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Given that Lord Ganesha occupies a special god status in Hindu tradition, and is considered as the bestower of all auspiciousness and destroyer of all negativity. Typically these festive celebrations last from one to 11 days, concluding with a Nimajjan ceremony (immersing the deity in the waters of lake/pond/river/se...
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Given that Canadian traffickers also are reported to drop their marijuana loads across the border in remote areas (often without the knowledge of rural landowners), cross into the United States without drugs, later retrieve the marijuana, and continue on to U.S. distribution sites. Does it follow that Most of the mari...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A biker holds onto their bike while in the air with a mountin in the background. Does it follow that A man rides a bike near a mountain. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "In the late 1980s, the city's economy suffered from the nationwide recession." imply that I know the answer to "In what year did the space shuttle Challenger explode after launch?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Polyphonic (multi-voiced) music developed from monophonic chant throughout the late Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, including the more complex voicings of motets." imply that I know the answer to "What can Plainsong or Gregorian chant also be called?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Contrary to an ideal (lossless) series-resonant circuit, a finite resistance remains (corresponding to the relatively small voltage at the feed-point) due to the antenna's radiation resistance as well as any actual electrical losses." imply that I know the answer to "What could be the best possible o...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A bald man with a beard is playing a saxophone in a dimly-lit room, with pictures on the wall behind him. Does it follow that A man is practicing for a concert. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Two woman are walking and eating corn from Styrofoam containers. Does it follow that The women are eating popcorn. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector , while a number above that indicates expansion . A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector , while a number below that level indicates contraction .
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Given that 423-B03-0 Minerals, Natural Solids, and Rocks Rock-forming minerals, natural solids, crystal structure, and their formation. Does it follow that A mineral is described as a solid natural material with a crystal structure. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was in intensive care today as he continued his “ steady ” recovery from a quad bike accident . Wild rock legend Ozzy Osbourne could be kept in intensive care for “ several days ” following his quad bike accident , his doct...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " said George Scalise , president of the SIA . " September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is risi...
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Given that An ion is an atom which has either a net positive or net negative charge. Does it follow that An ion is an atom or group of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge. yes or no
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Given that Argentina remains one of 17 countries still banning British cattle for breeding because of the outbreak of mad cow disease in 1980s. Does it follow that Refusal of Argentina to buy cattle created new tensions between the two countries. Yes or no?
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Given that British armor crashed into a jail in order to free the two soldiers who were arrested by Iraqi police and militiamen. Does it follow that UK troops stormed a police station in Iraq. Yes or no?
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Given that A cat sitting next to a person who has black pants and pink flip-flops on. Does it follow that a woman is sitting by her cat Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that This case is one of the first to be prosecuted under a new U.S. law regulating unwanted e-mail. Does it follow that There is a new U. S. law that bans e-mail. Yes or no?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Stealing identities and credit card numbers with bogus e-mail and websites that appear to come from legitimate companies is an increasing problem on the Internet , federal officials warned Monday . Stealing identities and credit-card numbers with bogus e...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Besides the fact that Americans want to be liked , she said , there is a " huge cost when world opinion is negative to the United States . Americans just want to be liked , she said , but there also is a " huge cost " when world opinion is negative towar...
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Does knowing that "Welsh sides that play in English leagues are eligible, although since the creation of the League of Wales there are only six clubs remaining:" imply that I know the answer to "Why can't those countries compete?"
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Given that Israeli scientists predict the world's coral reefs could begin to collapse in as little as 30 years from now. Studies show the oceans are becoming increasingly acidic as they soak up manmade emissions of carbon dioxide. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers say this will make it difficult for many c...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that It is a member of the Flaviviridae family, which includes such viruses as those that cause yellow fever and dengue. Does it follow that Dengue fever and yellow fever are examples of diseases caused by virus. yes or no
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Does knowing that "Before the reforms of the 19th and 20th centuries, the state organisation of the Ottoman Empire was a simple system that had two main dimensions, which were the military administration and the civil administration." imply that I know the answer to "On type of system were the civil administrations of ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? United already has paid the city $ 34 million in penalties for missing the first round of employment targets . United has paid $ 34 million in penalties for failing to meet employment targets .
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Given that An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by ordinary chemical means. Does it follow that You call a substance that cannot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions an element. yes or no
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Given that In keeping with our national strategy, the concept of the operation was to further deploy our agent staffing and tactical infrastructure resources along the immediate border area, the Rio Grande River, to prevent and deter the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens into the United States at the border itself....
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Does knowing that "The ship carries a complement of Dassault-Breguet Super Étendard, Dassault Rafale M and E‑2C Hawkeye aircraft, EC725 Caracal and AS532 Cougar helicopters for combat search and rescue, as well as modern electronics and Aster missiles." imply that I know the answer to "What type of missiles does the Ch...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A young girl wearing a pink tutu. Does it follow that A sad young girl wearing a pink tutu. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "The research organization called for comparisons based on neighborhoods, blocks, or standard methodologies (similar to those used by Brookings, DiversityData, and other established institutions), not based on municipalities." imply that I know the answer to "Analysis by what organization detailed tha...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Sterling was down 0.8 percent against the dollar at $ 1.5875 GBP = . The dollar rose 0.15 percent against the Japanese currency to 115.97 yen .
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Given that Also Friday, five Iraqi soldiers were killed and nine wounded in a bombing, targeting their convoy near Beiji, 150 miles north of Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. Does it follow that Three Iraqi soldiers also died Saturday when their convoy was attacked by gunmen near Adhaim. Yes or no?
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Given that A man diving off a cliff into water with other islands in the background. Does it follow that The man sat on the edge of the cliff. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "Little Island Railway Station serves Cork's Eastern Suburbs, while Kilbarry Railway Station is planned to serve the Northern Suburbs." imply that I know the answer to "Where are the Little Island Railway Station routes?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A nurse placing a blanket around a newborn baby. Does it follow that The baby has its eyes closed. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that Evan Wolfson, the founder of the modern gay marriage movement, tells the waiter he would like an iced decaf and "the usual." Wolfson, one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in the World, is a man who unflinchingly knows what he wants and stays his course, whether it be in his choice of restaurant or ...
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Given that mathematics, chemistry, and the physical sciences. Does it follow that Chemistry and physics are fields in physical. yes or no
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Given that Chemistry, the study of Matter. Does it follow that Chemistry is defined as the study of matter. yes or no
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Given that Prior to that, Andy Sipowicz began to date Assistant District Attorney Sylvia Costas. They got married in 1995 and had a son Theo in 1996. Does it follow that Sylvia Costas is the wife of Andy Sipowicz. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Witching hour passed and Potter fans poured into bookshops around the world on Saturday, snatching up copies of the latest instalment in the series that promises to be the fastest-selling book in history. Does it follow that Potter fans rushed to tills in order to purchase the book. Yes or no?
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Given that An elderly woman buying food from a market stand. Does it follow that a woman buying food Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that Nagin defended his plan to return up to 180,000 people to the city, within a week and a half, despite concerns about the short supply of drinking water and heavily polluted floodwaters. Does it follow that Thousands of people are expected to return to New Orleans this week, as areas of the city are opened up...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The benchmark 10-year Bund yield was down 5.2 basis points at 3.60 percent . The Swedish central bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 3.0 percent .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Shares in Juniper Networks jumped more than 10 per cent on Monday after the networking equipment maker inked a sales and marketing deal with Lucent Technologies . The stock of Juniper Networks Inc. rose sharply Monday after the Mountain View , Calif.-bas...
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Given that Young girl brushing a horse with a handheld mane brush. Does it follow that Young girl brushing a dog. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that He graduated from high school from Benton, Tenn. and from Tennessee Tech. in Cookville, and holds a doctorate in physics from Virginia Tech. Does it follow that Tennessee Tech is an organisation based in Cookville. Yes or no?
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Given that The safety of the food we eat is the responsibility of everyone involved in the food supply chain. Does it follow that A consumer and producer in a food chain are involved when a deer eats a leaf. yes or no
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Given that Fourteen guests and five crew remained ill and in isolation when the ship arrived at Port Everglades, Fla., according to a statement from Carnival Cruise Lines, a brand of Carnival Corp. Does it follow that The Carnival Cruise Lines is a brand of Carnival Corp. Yes or no?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Actor Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the shows inception in 1994 , extended his contract with the show through the 2004-2005 season . Noah Wyle , who has played Dr. John Carter since the series launched in 1994 , has inked a one-year ex...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Smith said simply " Oh , my God , " in the seconds afterward , according to Weinshall . In the seconds after the crash , she added , Captain Smith said simply , " Oh my God . "
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Given that A female contortionist practices her solo performance on stage. Does it follow that A performer is rehearsing Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that A bathymetric feature is repeatable and, since it is based on a real bathymetric dataset, strategies which prove successful in simulation can be verified in the field. Does it follow that A bathymetric map can show the features of the bottom of a body of water. yes or no
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Given that Volume (answer B) is the amount of space an object takes up. Does it follow that The term volume means the amount of space matter takes up. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? AMD will own a 60 percent interest in the new company and Fujitsu owns 40 percent . Fujitsu will own 40 percent of the company , which will be headquartered in Sunnyvale , Calif .
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Given that A child having dental work done. Does it follow that A kid is playing with a slinky. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "The Muslims were expelled from Portugal 300 years earlier than in neighbouring Spain, which is reflected both in Portuguese culture and the language, which is mostly Celtiberian and Vulgar Latin." imply that I know the answer to "What are converts to Islam called?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The deal marks the second foray into Lithuania by Philip Morris which in April beat British American Tobacco to acquire the Klaipeda Tobacco company for Dollars 40m - the biggest western investment in the Baltic states so far. Does it follow that The acquisition of the Klaipeda Tobacco company is the biggest...
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Given that This icon describes the current weather condition and temperature. Does it follow that Temperature and sky conditions are both used to describe weather. yes or no
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Given that Once you get a chance to talk to West Palm Beach, Florida native Whitney Cunningham, who placed seventh on the eighth cycle of the popular reality TV series America's Next Top Model, you begin to understand what host Tyra Banks meant when she described her as the "full package." First of all, she is confiden...
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Given that The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at its lowest level in over six years on Thursday, having lost 1.16%, or 89.68 points, bringing it to a level of 7,465.95. It had, at one point, set an intraday bear market low of 7,447.55. It was the lowest ending for the index since October 9, 2002. The Dow has falle...
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Does knowing that "In ruling on the Mount Soledad cross controversy on May 3, 2006, however, a federal judge ruled that the cross on public property on Mount Soledad must be removed." imply that I know the answer to "When was a ruling handed down on the Mount Soledad cross controversy?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Most recently, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called North Korea an "outpost of tyranny" enraging Kim Jong-il , the leader of North Korea. Does it follow that Condoleezza Rice is the U.S. Secretary of State. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A man sitting at a dining table, wearing a striped shirt, is eating a salad and having a glass of red wine. Does it follow that The man is sitting at a dining table. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Banning ivory is the surest road to extinction for the African elephant, argue leaders in those countries. Does it follow that The ban on ivory trade has been effective in protecting the elephant from extinction. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The report catalogues 10 missed opportunities within the CIA and FBI to uncover pieces of the September 11 plot. Does it follow that The report analyzes 10 missed opportunities within the CIA and FBI to uncover pieces of the September 11 plot. Yes or no?
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Does knowing that "Typologically, Estonian represents a transitional form from an agglutinating language to a fusional language." imply that I know the answer to "What sort of form is Estonian transitioning into?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Most recorded names of Roman mosaic workers are Greek, suggesting they dominated high quality work across the empire; no doubt most ordinary craftsmen were slaves." imply that I know the answer to "Often regular everyday craftsman were most likely what?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? It argued that such access " is not required by domestic or international law and should not be treated as a precedent . " The Pentagon statement said that allowing Hamdi access to a lawyer " is not required by domestic or international law and should no...
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Given that As late as 1799, priests were still being imprisoned or deported to penal colonies and persecution only worsened after the French army led by General Louis Alexandre Berthier captured Rome and imprisoned Pope Pius VI, who would die in captivity in Valence, Drôme, France in August of 1799. Does it follow that...
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Given that ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The uneasy truce between the Pakistani government and Taliban militants in the Swat Valley appeared increasingly fragile on Monday as government forces attacked militants in a neighboring district for a second day, causing the main negotiator for the Taliban to break off talks. Maulana ...
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Given that Muslims make up some 3.2 million of Germany's 82 million people, and Turks represent two thirds of the minority. Does it follow that 3.2 million Muslims live in Germany. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "European standards did not follow until the 1960s, when the PAL and SECAM color systems were added to the monochrome 625 line broadcasts." imply that I know the answer to "When did Europe begin color broadcasts?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Sony Ericsson also said it would shut down its GSM / UMTS R & D center in Munich , Germany , to increase profitability . Sony Ericsson also said it plans to close its R & D site in Munich , Germany , for GSM and UMTS handsets .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The notification was first reported Friday by MSNBC . MSNBC.com first reported the CIA request on Friday .
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Given that They added a gene that would slowly add mass to their skeletal structure, especially around the cranium and slowly crush out the cognitive aspect of their brain This was their attempt at geonocide. Does it follow that Cranium (skull) is the term for the skeletal structure of the head that supports the face a...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? About 1,557 genes on chromosome 6 are thought to be functional . The remaining 1,557 genes are believed to be all functional .
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Given that The human brain is the most complex structure in our world. Does it follow that The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. yes or no
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Given that Last month, native bird trappers have snared and caught the Luzon Buttonquail (Turnix worcesteri or Worcester's buttonquail) in Dalton Pass, a cold and wind-swept bird passageway in the Caraballo Mountains, in Nueva Vizcaya, located between Cordillera Central and Sierra Madre mountain ranges, in Northern Luz...
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Does knowing that "Wood can be dated by carbon dating and in some species by dendrochronology to make inferences about when a wooden object was created." imply that I know the answer to "If dendrochronology can't be used, what method would scientists employ to date wood?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Man is a species, Homo Sapiens . Does it follow that Humans belong to the species homo sapiens. yes or no
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Given that A young blond girl in a pink ski suit and hat is crying, and being comforted by her mother who is holding her. Does it follow that Two females are sharing a moment. Yes, no, or maybe?
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