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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations . Wal-Mart , Kohl 's Corp. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales below Wall Street 's mo...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that One climber helps another in the snow. Does it follow that The two men are walking unobstructed in the snow. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A groom lifts the train of his wife as they walk down a boardwalk. Does it follow that A kind human lifting. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Sorin arrived on the site with eight Holy Cross brothers from France and Ireland on November 26, 1842, and began the school using Father Stephen Badin's old log chapel." imply that I know the answer to "Which church was Father Edward Sorin representing?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Maine knows he killed Lennon and that he is also a child molester. During the '92 election George Bush admitted twice on TV "Nobody likes who shot John... I know the media is fascinated with this story but..." Does it follow that John Lennon was killed in 1992. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Gordon stressed that his bill " is a lesson-learned bill and not a reflection on Admiral Gehman 's handling of the Columbia investigation . " But Gordon emphasized that the legislation he introduced last week is " a lesson-learned bill and not a reflecti...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Two Greenpeace protestors entered the CBI conference at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London and delayed a speech being made by the Prime Minister Tony Blair, in which he was expected to announce the consideration of further nuclear power stations to offset the increasing gas prices being experien...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A man sitting in the grass as a ball flies by. Does it follow that The frisbee hit the man on the head. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that We define ON detectors as motion detectors that respond to positive contrast changes (that is from dark to bright), OFF detectors respond to negative contrast changes. Does it follow that In science, motion is defined as a change in position. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that white blood cells ( leukocytes ) fight infections and illness. Does it follow that Leukocytes blood cells are white. yes or no
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Does knowing that "The "Notre Dame Victory March" is the fight song for the University of Notre Dame." imply that I know the answer to "To where are the loyal sons in "Notre Dame Fight Song" marching?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that O'Connor then fought on the side of the Republicans in the 1921-22 Civil War, with those who favored rejection of the treaty which brought peace between Ireland and Britain, but at the cost of a divided island. Does it follow that Ireland has been divided since 1921. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that An Iraqi official reported today, Saturday, that 68 Iraqi civilians were killed as a result of the American and British bombing on Iraq and that their funerals were held today in Baghdad. Does it follow that The 68 civilians killed as a result of the Anglo-American bombing of Iraq, were buried today in Baghd...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "On January 10, the Spaniards sighted another island that they named "Placeres", perhaps Ailuk; ten leagues away, they sighted another island that they called "Pajares" (perhaps Jemo)." imply that I know the answer to "What name did the expedition give to the island it saw on January 12th?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "EMI cut the first stereo test discs using the system in 1933 (see Bell Labs Stereo Experiments of 1933) although the system was not exploited commercially until much later." imply that I know the answer to "When did EMI create the first stereo discs?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? U.S. manufacturing growth expanded for the third straight month in September but at a slower pace , according to a report released shortly after the opening bell . US manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in September , but at a slower rate ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The different forms of kinetic energy are radiant energy, which includes light, x-rays and radio waves, heat, motion and sound. Does it follow that Heat, light, and sound are all different forms of energy. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Sixty miles to the south of Seattle, the state capital Olympia, which is out of the Olympic Mountains' rain shadow, receives an annual average precipitation of 50 in (1,270 mm)." imply that I know the answer to "What is the capital of the state of Washington?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Mr Tomlinson, 47, collapsed and died from a heart attack near the Bank of England after being caught up during the demonstrations on his way home last Wednesday. His son Paul, 26, said: "Through CCTV and pictures that I've been shown he got refused access on a number of barricades that police had set up. And...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Some sub-schools share Tantric ideas with those found in some Buddhist traditions." imply that I know the answer to "How many orthodox philosophies are in Hindu?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The Prime Minister's Office and the Foreign Office had earlier purposely asserted that the case is strictly in the jurisdiction of the police and the justice system. Does it follow that The jurisdiction of the case was queried by the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? You have to dig deep and come up with the goods against guys who are out there competing with you . " You have to dig deep and come up with the goods against guys that are out there competing with the best of us .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " For customers to get the most of the Internet , several factors are crucial , " Pierre Danon , CEO of BT 's retail unit . " For customers to get the most out of the internet , several factors are crucial , " Mr Danon said .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)" imply that I know the answer to "What organization's rating system promotes sustainability?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " He would often call me for advice , " said Ronald L. Kuby , a friend and well-known lawyer who had represented him in the harassment case . " He would often call me for advice , " said lawyer Ron Kuby , a friend who had represented him in court .
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Given that Fears were growing last night for the safety of a 'distressed' mother who has disappeared with her disabled nine-year-old daughter. Florist Jude Richmond, whose customers include the Royal Family, was last seen carrying cerebral palsy sufferer Millie Whitehead-Richmond as they left home on Sunday night. Mrs ...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Responding later , Edward Skyler , a spokesman for the mayor , said , " The comptroller 's statements , while noteworthy for their sensationalism , bear no relation to the facts . Jordan Barowitz , a spokesman for Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg said ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Over 100 people died in a massive stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple Jodhpur, in the western state of Rajasthan, India. 168 people were killed, with just as many injured. A temple wall collapsed, causing panic among ten of thousands of gathered Hindu worshippers who then began to run for safety, causing th...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Supporters say a city casino will attract tourists and conventioneers who will gamble and spend money in restaurants and stores . Supporters say those people will gamble and have enough money left over to spend in restaurants and stores .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's investigators submitted the preliminary results of their work in early October to around 200 organisations and individuals to warn them of charges against them and to give them the opportunity to respond before final drafting of the report. Does it follow that The Co...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Male long jumper in the sand at a meet. Does it follow that A male long jumper has won the track meet. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Beyoncé's vocal range spans four octaves." imply that I know the answer to "Beyonce's range in singing is how many octaves?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Moreover, the water produced by the SynCoal filtering process is clean enough for agricultural use. Does it follow that Process of desalinization helps provide cleaner water for agriculture. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Yang would dine on shredded pork with garlic and kung pao chicken washed down with Chinese tea , state media said . Yang was to dine on specially designed packets of shredded pork with garlic and " eight treasure " rice , washed down with Chinese tea , s...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that s crust by mass and is the second most abundant element (oxygen is the first). Does it follow that Oxygen is the name of the second most electronegative element. yes or no
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Given that alloy A substance having metallic properties and being composed of two or more chemical elements of which at least one is an elemental metal. Does it follow that All matter in the universe is composed of one or more unique pure substances called elements. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A group of high school students are walking along the sidewalk next to a building. Does it follow that A group of students walking to school. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that a woman with dark hair in bending, open mouthed, towards the back of a dark headed toddler's head. Does it follow that A mom is playing with her child. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Binge drinking among young women is on the rise, bringing with it a number of health consequences, including fetal alcohol syndrome. Does it follow that Young women are binge drinking more, which can lead to the health risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that He had made a serious and deep study of several other branches of science chemistry, geology, zoology, anthropology, engineering and others. Does it follow that Chemistry is defined as the study of matter. yes or no
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Given that nuclear membrane- The structure surrounding the nucleus that separates the nucleoplasm from the cytoplasm. Does it follow that The nucleus stores chromatin in the nucleoplasm. yes or no
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Given that Two men having drinks at a bar. Does it follow that Two men are fighting. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Norway's most famous painting, "The Scream" by Edvard Munch, was recovered Saturday, almost three months after it was stolen from an Oslo museum. Does it follow that Edvard Munch painted "The Scream". Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "The city's economy is service-oriented, as nearly 84% of the working population is employed in service sector occupations[citation needed]." imply that I know the answer to "What is the main type of employment in Valencia?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 26 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.17 percent , after hitting another record low of 4.16 percent . The 30-year bond US30YT = RR firmed 14 / 32 , taking its yield to 4.19 percent from 4.22 percent .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Scott Island was discovered and landed upon in December 1902 by Captain William Colbeck commander of the Morning, relief ship for Capt. Robert F. Scott's expedition. Does it follow that Capt. Scott reached Scott Island in December 1902. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Clouds form when the invisible water vapor in the air condenses into visible water droplets or ice crystals. Does it follow that Clouds form(s) when water vapor condenses in the air around specs of matter. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The indictment supercedes a criminal complaint filed against Quattrone on April 23 with similar charges . The indictment follows a criminal complaint filed by federal prosecutors on April 23 .
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Given that Crude oil dips below $43 on news that Russia's justice ministry will not force Yukos to halt sales. Does it follow that Crude oil rises. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that If there were no Coriolis effect, there would be no Trade winds or Westerly and Easterly Winds, no hurricanes, no ocean currents, no high and low weather pressure systems, no cyclones, or tornadoes. Does it follow that Both hurricanes and tornadoes always have high winds. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A crowd of people looking towards a person in a gorilla costume inside a building. Does it follow that The crowd of people all know each other. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "These include the Belém Cultural Centre in Lisbon, Serralves Foundation and the Casa da Música, both in Porto, as well as new public cultural facilities like municipal libraries and concert halls that were built or renovated in many municipalities across the country." imply that I know the answer to ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A boy in a blue sweatshirt playing Frisbee with two black dogs. Does it follow that Two dogs are sleeping. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A caucasian woman wearing glasses is holding a darker-skinned little boy outside of a school and both are rolling their tounges. Does it follow that A teacher instructing a boy on how to speak a foreign language. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Significantly , it made no mention of the role of terrorist organisation Jemah Islamiyah , accused of being behind the attacks . The address made no mention of the role of terrorist organisation Jemaah Islamiyah , which was behind the attacks .
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Given that Young lady in red hula hooping. Does it follow that A young man hula hoops. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Robert Szabo concludes that circumcision, as practiced by Muslims, would be the most immediately effective intervention for reducing HIV transmission since it is done before men are sexually active. Does it follow that It is incorrect to assert that circumcision prevents HIV infection. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The Prime Minister of Spain Zapatero visited Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay recently, in a effort to build a left axis in South America. The cited countries' South American Presidents agreed to collaborate at international level, particularly in the United Nations , European Union and with Paris, Berli...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Four individuals donning snowshoes jump simultaneously to post for a picture atop a snowy mountain. Does it follow that The people are wearing snowshoes. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Temperature extremes are moderated by the adjacent Puget Sound, greater Pacific Ocean, and Lake Washington." imply that I know the answer to "What geologic feature protects Seattle from the Arctic cold winds?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The report was found Oct. 23 , tucked inside an old three-ring binder not related to the investigation . The report was found last week tucked inside a training manual that belonged to Hicks .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Bryant surrendered to authorities on Friday and posted a $ 25,000 bond . Bryant presented himself to authorities last Friday and was released after posting $ 25,000 bail .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Only with this understanding can we hope to preserve the non-renewable soil resource for future generations. Does it follow that Soil is a renewable resource that can take thousand of years to form. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "HDTV technology was introduced in the United States in the late 1980s and made official in 1993 by the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance, a group of television, electronic equipment, communications companies consisting of AT&T Bell Labs, General Instrument, Philips, Sarnoff, Thomson, Zenith and the Massach...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "There are two other small temples located in the Asian community in the 13th arrondissement." imply that I know the answer to "How tall is the biggest Buddha statue in Europe?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A protist is classified by being either a single-celled eukaryote, or in the case it is multicellular, it does not have specialized tissues in the organism. Does it follow that Single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have this in common: both have a way to get rid of waste materials. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Radical Jordanian cleric, Abu Qatada, and nine other foreign nationals said to pose a threat to the UK's security, have been detained, pending deportation. Does it follow that 10 foreign nationals were a threat to Britian's national security. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A woman and kids swimming in a lake. Does it follow that The mother is having the kids race in the lake. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Though it was known in the nineteenth century that bacteria are the cause of many diseases, no effective antibacterial treatments were available." imply that I know the answer to "Who based their research on Enrlich's stains works?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A brunette with her hair in a bun is located near color coded buckets and is wearing a hoodie with a doll embroidered onto the hood. Does it follow that A person with hair in a bun. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "At the end of World War II Soviet troops occupied southern Sakhalin Island and the Kuril Islands, making them part of the RSFSR." imply that I know the answer to "Along with Sakhalin Island, what islands were occupied by the Soviets after the Second World War?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that They were killed on the same day, in the same way. One of the deaths captured the attention of a city and spurred the Los Angeles Police Department into overdrive. The other slipped by unnoticed, leaving a lone detective with little more to go on than hope. Adrianna Bachan died first. Shortly after 3 a.m. Ma...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Ahern, who was travelling to Tokyo for an EU-Japan summit yesterday, will consult with other EU leaders by telephone later this week in an effort to find an agreed candidate to presidency of the European commission. Does it follow that EU leaders found an agreement about a candidate to the post of European c...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Then we are to calculate the elastic potential energy. Does it follow that Changing the shape of an elastic material gives it potential energy. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Older man leading a white cow down a crowded street. Does it follow that Someone is guiding an animal. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Food and Drug Administration, which regulates human experiments, says its regulations forbid human cloning without prior agency permission, and it has launched an investigation into whether Clonaid illegally performed any work on U.S. soil. Does it follow that Food and Drug Administration forbids human cloni...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "It was previously adapted into the 1986 made-for-TV film Sword of Gideon." imply that I know the answer to "Who wrote 'Vengeance'?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "According to the website Lonely Planet, getting into Myanmar is problematic: "No bus or train service connects Myanmar with another country, nor can you travel by car or motorcycle across the border – you must walk across.", and states that, "It is not possible for foreigners to go to/from Myanmar by...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "The Dominican Order is headed by the Master of the Order, who is currently Bruno Cadoré." imply that I know the answer to "Who is the current Master of the Order?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Billy Hodge , 11 , is engrossed with the Harry Potter series books . Indeed , the Harry Potter series stands in a class by itself .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that In Africa today, the majority of infected people acquire HIV by the time they are in their 20s or 30s and, on average, die within ten years. Does it follow that 20-30 percent of people infected with HIV live in Africa. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Pratibha Patil has won the 12th Presidential Elections of the Republic of India, becoming the first woman president of the second most populous country in the world. Patil, 72, previously governor of the state of Rajasthan, had support from the governing coalition. She won approximately two thirds of the vot...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Acting Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said the explosion was being treated as a criminal matter , but no possibility had been ruled out . Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Momentum is calculated by taking the mass of a body and multiplying that number by its velocity. Does it follow that Momentum can be calculated by multiplying an object’s mass in kilograms (kg) by its velocity in meters per second (m/s). yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "In the music press, the increasingly esoteric writing of post-punk publications soon began to alienate their readerships; it is estimated that within several years, NME suffered the loss of half its circulation." imply that I know the answer to "What did the magazines catering to post-punk interest d...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Due to the variety of constructions now available, the technology is used in applications from high temperature military to low cost pump and basic servos." imply that I know the answer to "For what type of military applications are pancake motors currently used?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The organization of the gray matter and white matter is characteristic for each level of the brain stem. Does it follow that Most of the gray matter is on the surface of the brain, surrounding white matter. yes or no
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Given that Access to the underground workings at the La Camorra mine is via a ramp from the surface, excavated at a -15% grade and connecting numerous levels. Does it follow that La Camorra is a mine. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "As of 2010[update], Seattle has one major daily newspaper, The Seattle Times." imply that I know the answer to "What is the Seattle newspaper as of 2010?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "The USA PATRIOT Act of October 2001 dramatically reduces restrictions on law enforcement agencies' ability to search telephone, e-mail communications, medical, financial, and other records; eases restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States; expands the Secretary of the Tre...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? They remain 40 percent below the levels prior to February 's initial overstatement news . The stock remains 43 percent below levels prior to the February overstatement news .
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Given that The Tunisian Foreign Ministry announced that Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Al Kaddafy arrived in Tunis this morning, Monday, for a "brotherly and recreational" visit, at the invitation of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Bin Ali. Does it follow that Libya's leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi arrived in Tunisia...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Passive transport involves the movement of molecules across the cell membrane without an input of energy by the cell. Does it follow that The term passive transport describes a way that small molecules or ions move across the cell membrane without input of energy by the cell. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Druce will face murder charges , Conte said . Conte said Druce will be charged with murder .
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Does knowing that "The misspelling was said to have been introduced by Charles Todd and passed on when his home-made Monopoly board was copied by Charles Darrow and thence Parker Brothers." imply that I know the answer to "Who copied Charles Todd's Monopoly board?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A man puts on some work gloves as people set up tables for an event. Does it follow that The people set chairs next to the table. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "The early Qing emperors adopted the bureaucratic structures and institutions from the preceding Ming dynasty but split rule between Han Chinese and Manchus, with some positions also given to Mongols." imply that I know the answer to "Who split the leadership roles in the Qing dynasty?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Tintin, the Smurfs, Boule et Bill, Astérix, Natacha, Spirou and other legendary characters were created by talented artists like Hergé, Morris, Franquin and Walthéry. Does it follow that Spirou was created by Rob-Vel. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The awards are being announced today by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation . The prizes , from the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation , will be awarded Friday in New York .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A pitcher warming up for the game with the umpire. Does it follow that The pitcher is holding a bat. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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