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Given that Mr Fitzgibbon expects some of the 17,000 additional US troops heading for Afghanistan will bolster Australian forces operating in the dangerous Oruzgan province in the south. The defence minister was planning to raise the issue specifically with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. He has already held talks wi...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Bolivia 's army fought to stop columns of protesters from streaming into the food-starved capital on Wednesday as a popular uprising against the president spread . Bolivia 's army fought to stop a column of dynamite-wielding miners from streaming into th...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that This is only a prediction, and the timing may be off by several hours. Does it follow that Bacteria may divide several times an hour. yes or no
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Does knowing that "A Conservative council in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, was the first to ban the paper from its public library, shortly after Page 3 began, because of its excessive sexual content." imply that I know the answer to "What did Lamb employ as an important theme from the beginning of the paper?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "The largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) ." imply that I know the answer to "What is the third largest ethnic group in Kathmandu?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Trevor Fetter , who returned to Tenet as president last November , has been appointed as acting CEO , the company said . The board has appointed Trevor Fetter , who returned to the company as president last November , as acting CEO .
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Does knowing that "Pain is usually transitory, lasting only until the noxious stimulus is removed or the underlying damage or pathology has healed, but some painful conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, cancer and idiopathic pain, may persist for years." imply that I know the answer to "How l...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Human basement membrane and extracellular matrix are provided, produced by a tumorigenic cell line, where the basement membrane and extracellular matrix can be used for the growth of a variety of cells, in culture and in vivo. Does it follow that A cell's membrane provides a barrier to keep extracellular mat...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that In fact, Woolsey had had no first-hand experience with the world of spies until President Bill Clinton appointed him Director of Central Intelligence. Does it follow that James Woolsey is the director of the CIA. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A man vendor with a bright yellow umbrella and backpack offers his wares to an elderly couple. Does it follow that A man has a yellow umbrella. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Medical investigators matched the body 's teeth to Aronov 's dental records this morning , medical examiner 's spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said . Investigators matched the dead womans teeth to Aronovs dental records Wednesday morning , medical examiners s...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The only commercial carrier flying to Baghdad , Royal Jordanian , also suspended its flights for three days . The only passenger airline serving Baghdad , Royal Jordanian , said it was suspending service for three days .
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Given that List the four major tissue types and their subdivisions. Does it follow that Four types of tissue are found in animals. yes or no
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Given that Climate change is with us. A decade ago, it was conjecture. Now the future is unfolding before our eyes. Canada's Inuit see it in disappearing Arctic ice and permafrost. Does it follow that Greenhouse effect changes global climate. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that New sprouts should appear by late summer, growing into one or two plants the following year. Does it follow that New plants start sprouting two months later after a forest fire. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Taiwan Stock Exchange will ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to suspend trading in Mosel shares . A request for a two-month extension was denied and the Taiwan Stock Exchange is to ask the Securities and Futures Commission ( SFC ) to ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Yes, water is a critical area of dispute in the Arab-Israeli conflict; but given the current climate of peacemaking, and given the general war-weariness among states and populations, such predictions are excitable pieces of subjectivism. Does it follow that There is a territorial waters dispute. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Not all of the Luftwaffe's effort was made against inland cities." imply that I know the answer to "What cities had large sections of them destroyed?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Turtles are enclosed in shells consisting of dorsal carapace and ventral plastron. The shell is composed of two layers: an outer layer of keratin and an inner layer of one. The bony layer is a fusion of ribs, vertebrae, and many dermally ossifying elements. Does it follow that The pleura that surrounds the l...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Metals, nonmetals, and semimetals have different bonding properties that lead to the differences in conductivity that can be observed between these categories of elements. Does it follow that Nonmetals have the highest attraction for electrons. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that multiple teenagers outdoors racing against each other while sitting on bouncing balls. Does it follow that teenagers compete in bouncy ball race Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that CD81 IN T CELL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION CD81 is a member of the four transmembrane spanning family of membrane proteins. Does it follow that Transmembrane proteins span the entire plasma membrane. yes or no
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Does knowing that "The Pamiris of Badakhshan, a small population of Yaghnobi people, and a sizeable minority of Ismailis are all considered to belong to the larger group of Tajiks." imply that I know the answer to "What is Tajikistans population as of July 2009?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Bell's coffin was constructed of Beinn Bhreagh pine by his laboratory staff, lined with the same red silk fabric used in his tetrahedral kite experiments." imply that I know the answer to "Which singer performed at Bell's funeral?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A black dog jumps in the air over the red hurdle. Does it follow that a red dog sits Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Woman holding flowers wearing formal clothing. Does it follow that The woman is wearing jeans. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that This creates a bulge called a groin hernia. Does it follow that A wall of rocks or concrete a called a groin. yes or no
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Given that Later in the cell cycle, during DNA replication, these same repressed heterochromatin portions of the genome display a late phase of DNA synthesis compared to the rest of the genome (20). Does it follow that During the synthesis phase in the cell cycle, dna replication occurs. yes or no
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Does knowing that "Following independence, the PAIGC killed thousands of local Guinean soldiers who had fought along with the Portuguese Army against guerrillas." imply that I know the answer to "How many Guinean soldiers did the PAIGC kill?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Construction worker, welding on high beam. Does it follow that The worker is on the ground Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that 5 Typical ion gas laser (18) The ballast tank provides a source of gas (connected to the plasma tube by a valve) to maintain the tube at optimum operating pressure. Does it follow that Plasma is the state of matter that resembles a gas, but is made of ions, giving it different properties than a typical gas. ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Republic of Korea was found to lead the way in broadband penetration , with approximately 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants . Not surprisingly , broadband nation Korea leads the way in broadband penetration , with approximately 21 br...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Two astronomers surveying the region around Jupiter have detected 20 new moons , bringing the giant planet 's total to 60 . Astronomers have clocked eight more moons orbiting Jupiter , bringing its known total to 60 .
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Given that Erotic show with guests looking onwards. Does it follow that Some people are at a football game. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "Some authors have proposed that there may be evidence of a sub-stratum or add-stratum language for geographic features and various crafts and agricultural activities, called variously Proto-Euphratean or Proto Tigrean, but this is disputed by others." imply that I know the answer to "What are morphem...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? If Lee is indicted , prosecutors will seek the death penalty . Prosecutors filed a motion informing Lee they intend to seek the death penalty .
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Given that A few kids are playing in a fort. Does it follow that There are kids playing outside. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Other types of lossy compressors, such as the linear predictive coding (LPC) used with speech, are source-based coders." imply that I know the answer to "What is thought of as a basic perceptual coding technique?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The most of available hydropower for energy is already in use. Does it follow that Hydropower is the most widely used form of renewable energy in the world. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The incidental introduction of aquatic nuisance species including biological and terrestrial exotics is considered by some as the most serious threat of environmental pollution to our country today. Does it follow that Overharvesting is a serious threat particularly to aquatic species. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Mr Green, Marks & Spencer's new owner, has made a lot of money by taking over underperforming businesses. Does it follow that Mr Green tries to take over Marks & Spencer. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Germany is a federal republic consisting of sixteen federal states (German: Bundesland, or Land).[a]" imply that I know the answer to "What are Hamburg and Berlin called?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that If you put one teaspoon of salt in a glass of water, it has a low concentration. Does it follow that Fresh water biomes are defined by low salt concentration. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Several men wrapped in orange cloth looking towards boats. Does it follow that Some men are wearing orange. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that Such chemicals commonly include strong acids or bases in concentrated form, dehydrating agents, or oxidizing agents. Does it follow that The strong affinity of concentrated sulfuric acid for water makes it a good agent for dehydrating. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The federal government intends to introduce legislation later this year that will ban unsolicited commercial e-mail , the Minister for Communications and Information Technology , Senator Richard Alston announced today . Australia will introduce legislati...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Philip Morris cited strong volume gains in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, central and eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Argentina and Brazil. Does it follow that Philip Morris made market gains in Russia. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The owners of Phinda, the South African-based Conservation Corporation, could not have paid for a better advertisement for their philosophy of wildlife conservation: a people-based approach to conservation, which is slowly gaining ground in Africa as game reserves come under ever greater threat from hungry, ...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Seeds usually germinate in spring, but the survival of seedlings is low due to their susceptibility to shading. Does it follow that Seed dormancy ensures that seeds germinate only when conditions for seedling survival are optimal. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Thirty years ago [1969], Neil Armstrong took humanity's first small step on the moon, declaring it "one giant leap for mankind" only to have the space program retreat to tinkering in low Earth orbit. Does it follow that The moon was first touched by mankind in 1969. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Sovereign , based in Philadelphia , expects to close the acquisition in the first quarter of 2004 . Sovereign said it expects the merger to close in the first quarter of 2004 , subject to regulatory and First Essex shareholder approval .
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Given that The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), one of the main stock indices in the United States, has broken an all-time closing record, to close at 14,000.41 points which is up 82.19 points (0.59%) from its last close. Just 59 days before, the Dow hit an all-time high when it passed 13,000. This is the first tim...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " It 's obvious I 'm not riding as well as years past , " Armstrong said at a news conference . " I think it 's obvious I 'm not riding as well as I have in years past .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? They returned in 1999 after rebel raids on a neighboring Russian region and a series of deadly apartment-building bombings that were blamed on the rebels . In 1999 , troops returned after rebel raids on a neighbouring Russian region and a series of deadl...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A man in a red shirt sitting on a plastic stool in a shaded sandy area. Does it follow that A man is on a plastic stool Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that Why doesn't the iron and nickel in the Earth's core melt? Does it follow that Some meteorites are made of iron and nickel and are thought to be very similar to the core of the earth. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Corporations and legislatures take different types of preventative measures to deter copyright infringement, with much of the focus since the early 1990s being on preventing or reducing digital methods of infringement." imply that I know the answer to "What does DRM and anti-circumvention laws do?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A group on people are walking through a tunnel; a few of whom are carrying bags. Does it follow that People walk through a tunnel to an airline gate. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia . Shinseki 's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The natural sciences are concerned with the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena that deal with matter, energy, and their interrelations. Does it follow that Science is a process of knowing about the natural universe through ob...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "On February 28, 2001, the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake did significant architectural damage, especially in the Pioneer Square area (built on reclaimed land, as are the Industrial District and part of the city center), but caused only one fatality." imply that I know the answer to "What was the ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that THE amount of water flowing into the stricken Murray River between January and March was the lowest for that quarter in the 117 years that records have been kept. An unprecedented drought has thrown the river system into decline, according to the guardian for the river. "We've had big droughts before and big...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that A little boy swings at the playground. Does it follow that The girl is swinging Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Martha Stewart shares fell $ 2.03 , about 18 percent , to $ 9.17 and were the NYSE 's biggest percentage loser . Its shares fell 4.6 percent , or $ 4.04 , to $ 83.38 and was the blue-chip Dow 's biggest percent loser .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Their difference was over whether the court should pay attention to legal opinions of other world courts , such as the European Court of Human Rights . Their difference was over whether the court should take into account the legal opinions of other world...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $ 3.95 to $ 63.35 , recouping some of the $ 14.10 it lost Monday . Other gainers included Lexmark , which rose $ US3.95 to $ US63.35 , recouping some of the $ US14.10 it lost Monday .
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Given that The stratigraphy here is not layer cake. Does it follow that We call the study of rock layers stratigraphy. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A girl is sitting on the ground next to a tree and there is a bicycle in the tree. Does it follow that a boy is sitting next to a tree Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Two girls, the one in the background is wearing black, while the other girl in the foreground is wearing khaki shorts, a purple shirt and sneakers and gesturing like she is blowing a kiss. Does it follow that Girls are chasing each other on ground. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Eleven children wearing coats of all colors are jumping in the air with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. Does it follow that Some children are having a picture taken. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Two men are rollerskating on a sidewalk Does it follow that two men are skateboarding Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A father and son playing together with a wooden train set. Does it follow that A father and daughter playing together with a wooden train set. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . No dates have been set for either the civil trial or the criminal trial .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that the species you find there couldn't live in the ocean and couldn't live on the land. Does it follow that The majority of species live in the ocean. yes or no
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Given that In atherosclerosis, deposits of plaque build up along the inner walls of large and medium-sized arteries, causing thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls and decreased blood flow. Does it follow that In atherosclerosis, thickening of an arterial wall due to plaque formation can restrict...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "During the Silurian, Gondwana continued a slow southward drift to high southern latitudes, but there is evidence that the Silurian ice caps were less extensive than those of the late Ordovician glaciation." imply that I know the answer to "Compared to the Ordovician glaciation, how big were the ice c...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? They said he organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states . Agents described Carlow , 50 , as a " major player ' ' who organized a network of associates operating in as many as a dozen states .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "It typically continues through August and sometimes into September." imply that I know the answer to "How long does Tucson's monsoon last?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Since mass is only one of the forms of energy, matter and energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Does it follow that Energy it can not be destroyed. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The kid is getting onto the horses back by holding onto its hair. Does it follow that A little kid feeding a rabbit. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A group of military personnel are playing in a brass quintet. Does it follow that A group of military personnel are playing at a banquet. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that two mechanics working on a drag racing car. Does it follow that A car is being worked on. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Searches for survivors from several previous shipwrecks have often had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for . In several previous shipwrecks , the search for survivors had to be abandoned ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Distinguish between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium. Does it follow that Darwin believed in gradualism. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Civil disorder spread throughout the country in what became known as the Autumn uprising." imply that I know the answer to "How did the USAMGIK respond to the uprisings?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Benjamin Vanderford, 22, said he posted the 55-second clip, which shows a knife sawing against his neck, on an online file-sharing network in May. Does it follow that Mr Vanderford said he filmed his own mock execution in a friend's garage to show how the media could be fooled. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that The man is carrying tins and taking them somewhere. Does it follow that The man is relocating his stock of collectible retro tins. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that Three men are playing in a lake. Does it follow that The lake sits untouched by man Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that A man waits at a crosswalk holding a motorbike helmet. Does it follow that A motorcyclist waits to cross the street. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that The cowboy is struggling to stay on the horse inside of the bullpen as he goes around the red, white, and blue barrel. Does it follow that The cowboy was taking part in the annual rodeo Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Two white men in a bicycle repair warehouse during the day. Does it follow that Two men at a repair shop. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 16.95 , or 1.1 percent , to 1507.76 , its first slide in five days . The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 19.67 , or 1.3 percent , to 1523.71 , its highest since June 18 .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "In 1954, major Serbian and Croatian writers, linguists and literary critics, backed by Matica srpska and Matica hrvatska signed the Novi Sad Agreement, which in its first conclusion stated: "Serbs, Croats and Montenegrins share a single language with two equal variants that have developed around Zagr...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A man in a white tank top using a laptop sitting next to a tall pillar with a statue on top of it. Does it follow that A man sits beside a pillar with a statue of cupid on it Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that Tyson, who served three years in jail for rape in the 1990s and who bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear during a 1997 fight, still thinks he can be heavyweight champion again. Does it follow that Mike Tyson bit Holyfield's ear in 1990. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Even the pizza man took part , delivering a flier with the missing girl 's picture along with the pizza and a two-liter bottle of Pepsi to Cruz 's house . Even the pizza delivery took part , unwittingly delivering a leaflet with the missing girl 's pictu...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? That client component , the Microsoft Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , is what Microsoft posted for free download Tuesday . Microsoft released Windows Rights Management Client 1.0 , the first software client , for free download earlier this week .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat . Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .
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Does knowing that "The U.S. Federal Reserve and central banks around the world have taken steps to expand money supplies to avoid the risk of a deflationary spiral, in which lower wages and higher unemployment lead to a self-reinforcing decline in global consumption." imply that I know the answer to "What type decline ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "In Tibetan cities, there are small communities of Muslims, known as Kachee (Kache), who trace their origin to immigrants from three main regions: Kashmir (Kachee Yul in ancient Tibetan), Ladakh and the Central Asian Turkic countries." imply that I know the answer to "What are Tibetan Muslims known as...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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