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Given that Jill Pilgrim, general counsel of USA Track and Field, brought up the issue during a panel on women's sports at the sports lawyers conference. Pilgrim said the law regarding who is legally considered a woman is changing as sex-change operations become more common. Does it follow that Sex-change operations bec...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Generally, XRF technology can detect elements with an atomic number of 16 (sulfur) through 94 (plutonium). Does it follow that The element sulfur has the atomic number 16. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment . " We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight , " Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? These plans would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against catastrophic health-care expenses , neither of which is currently available under the government-run program . The latter would offer preventive health coverage as well as p...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A Continental Connection flight from Newark to Buffalo crashed into a house about four to six miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Thursday night, killing 50 people, officials said. Continental Airlines Flight 3407 is a daily commuter flight from Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark,...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Raw seeds are chewed as a stimulant and have a bitter taste. Does it follow that Bases normally have a bitter taste. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A man holding a drink is being hugged by a woman wearing a black shirt. Does it follow that a wife and husband hug each other Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "For transfer students, who do not take part in the compact, 2014–15 per-credit-hour tuition was $295 for in-state undergraduates and $785 for out-of-state undergraduates; subject to annual increases." imply that I know the answer to "What was the edict approved by the Board of Regents that provided f...
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Eilat, Israel's most southerly port and the country's only access to the Red Sea, has long been a winter destination for tourists, 80% of whom are Europeans attracted by its temperate climates and clear waters. Does it follow that In winter most tourists to Eilat come from Europe. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis . Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Picture of biker in midair of a jump. Does it follow that The biker is doing dangerous stunts. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "Rumors of such service had been in speculation since Kaz Hirai's announcement at TGS 2009 of a possible paid service for PSN but with the current PSN service still available." imply that I know the answer to "Duration options for subscription to PS+ are either three months or what period of time?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A group of kids on a merry-go-round, playing at the park. Does it follow that A group of kids are playing on the merry-go-round and enjoying themselves Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Offers information on Fermi's contribution to the first controlled nuclear chain reaction. Does it follow that Control rods play an important role in the modulation of the nuclear chain reaction. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Modesto Bee and NBC were notified their calls had been intercepted , Goold said . Journalists were not the only people notified that their phone calls had been intercepted .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Two men play a game beneath a shade. Does it follow that The men play a game of chess in the shade. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Priscilla Presley greeted thousands of cheering Elvis fans at a concert Friday night, marking the 25th anniversary of the King's death, telling them "you're helping Elvis make history again." Does it follow that Priscilla Presley told fans, "you're helping Elvis make history again." Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The oceans and water are the main component of the earth's surface. Does it follow that Water is the main component of milk. yes or no
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Given that A colored couple rides bicycles with white wall tires along a city street. Does it follow that A couple rides a bicycle. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Labor 's Julia Gillard said it was a " major failure of coastal surveillance " . Opposition politicians have described it as a " major failure in coastal surveillance " .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Drugs are up to 50 percent cheaper in Canada than the United States because of government price controls . Brand-name drugs in Canada tend to be cheaper than in the United States because of government price controls and a favorable exchange rate .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A man talks to a mounted policeman. Does it follow that The police man is on a horse Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that The Ocean Planet A Smithsonian Exhibit The Sea Oceans Alive The Living Ocean A SeaWIFS Project from NASA EPA Office of Water oceans, coral reefs, pollution Ocean Link Oceanography links from Kids Click Neptune's Web Ocean Trivia from Neptune's Web- marine life, waves, tides, conditions. Does it follow that O...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Michael Jordan, coach Phil Jackson and the star cast, including Scottie Pippen, took the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association championships. Does it follow that The Bulls basketball team is based in Chicago. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Group of people competing in a bike race. Does it follow that People are competing Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Big Blue says the SEC calls the action a fact-finding investigation and has not reached any conclusions related to this matter . The SEC specifically advised IBM that this is a fact-finding investigation and that it has not reached any conclusions relate...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "Migratory species in these groups have great difficulty crossing large bodies of water, since thermals only form over land, and these birds cannot maintain active flight for long distances." imply that I know the answer to "How much of their body weight do honey buzzards lose during migration?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that There is increasing awareness that while consumption of high levels of saturated fatty acids increase risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), this does not hold for polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Does it follow that High consumption of saturated fats is linked to an increased risk of c...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Begun in 1989 with generous annual support from Lutheran Brotherhood (now Thrivent Financial for Lutherans), the Nobel Peace Prize Forum's stimulating array of programs has involved more than 21,000 participants and reached a much broader audience through national and regional media coverage. Does it follow ...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Sutherland is the 65-year-old computing pioneer who co-founded Evans & Sutherland , which made high-performance graphics computers . Sutherland , 65 , was a co-founder of Evans & Sutherland , an early maker of high-performance computers .
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Given that One gram of carbohydrate contains four calories. Does it follow that One gram of carbohydrates provides four calories of energy. yes or no
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Given that Controversy and discussion erupted on internet forums on 28 February 2007, when publicity was given to Essjay, a prominent Wikipedia administrator and editor, having claimed false credentials which were published in a magazine. Internet encyclopedia Wikipedia co-founder Jimbo Wales was travelling in India, a...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Three elderly men are sitting next to each other. Does it follow that Three elderly men are standing. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Two women lost their battle in a British court yesterday to save their frozen embryos and use them to have children without the consent of their former partners . Two British women lost a desperate court battle on Wednesday to have babies using frozen em...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? It said a civil complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected as well . Stewart also faces a separate investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? He added International Business Machines Corp. ' s ( IBM ) endorsement of Linux has " added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability . " Complicating the situation , he continued , are companies , like IBM , whose support of Linux " has ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that In the firefly, luminescence is produced by a substance called "Lucifer. Does it follow that Producing light without a high temperature is called luminescence. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that The agency identified five of the men as Palestinians, four of whom lived in East Jerusalem and held Jerusalem identity cards allowing them to move about Israel. Does it follow that They included Palestinian residents of east Jerusalem, who carry identity cards allowing them free movement in Israel. Yes or n...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that It rewrites the rules of global trade, established by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, or GATT, in 1947, and modified in multiple rounds of negotiations since then. Does it follow that GATT was formed in 1947. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Most of the volume of the cell is taken up with a large vacuole, or liquid container. Does it follow that The cell sap is the liquid inside the central vacuole. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A man sits in a wheelchair as a woman pushes him. Does it follow that The man is in a wheelchair. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "The USB Power Delivery revision 2.0 specification has been released as part of the USB 3.1 suite." imply that I know the answer to "What does the USB Power Delivery revision 2.0 specification cover?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that This is why kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Does it follow that Kinetic engergy is the energy of anything in motion. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Gunmen loyal to Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Radovan Karadzic conquered 70% of Bosnia with their arsenal of tanks, aircraft and howitzers bequeathed by the Yugoslav army. Does it follow that Radovan Karadzic is the leader of Bosnia. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The CBS Evening News commentary segment "Free Speech" , which made its debut with Katie Couric this month, was accused last Friday by Bill Maher of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" of being "anything but free speech". Maher said he was asked by CBS News to appear on the segment. But when he asked if he coul...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . " The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of underm...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Two men in turbans are walking along a city street. Does it follow that Two men are inside eating dinner. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that Plants produce glucose through a process known as photosynthesis. Does it follow that Glucose is a carbohydrate that is produced by photosynthesis. yes or no
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Does knowing that "Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, in 1840." imply that I know the answer to "When did Prince Albert die?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that In-form Rooney's hot goalscoring streak of seven goals in his last four internationals saw him win the vote to be crowned England's Player of the Year for 2008. Manchester United striker Rooney, 23, is set for his 50th cap against Ukraine at Wembley tomorrow and is enjoying the best form of his England caree...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Two people are standing outside of a wine shop. Does it follow that Two women are outdoors. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that On November 17, 2007, at the 2007 Trophée Eric Bompard competition in Paris, France, American pair skaters Tiffany Vise and Derek Trent, a mirror pair team, became the first pair skaters in the world to land a throw quadruple salchow jump. The jump was ratified as clean by Technical Controller Ann Hardy-Thom...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? He was arrested Tuesday night at a northwest Atlanta tire shop after a national manhunt . He was arrested in Atlanta , Georgia , on Monday night by police acting on a tip-off .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that IK1QFK RADIO WAVES BELOW 22 KHZ. Does it follow that Am radio waves exist in the 540 to 1600 khz frequency range. yes or no
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Given that Most astrophysical sources of radio waves emit over a broad range of frequencies. Does it follow that Am radio waves exist in the 540 to 1600 khz frequency range. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that These are interconnected with precipitation, evapotranspiration, groundwater tables, and reservoir levels. Does it follow that Groundwater primarily comes from precipitation. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? This morning , at UM 's New York office , Coen revised his expectations downward , saying that spending would instead rise 4.6 percent to $ 247 billion . Speaking to reporters at a New York news conference , Universal McCann 's Coen projected that total ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? A day earlier , a committee appointed by reformist President Mohammad Khatami called for an independent judicial inquiry into Kazemi 's death . A day earlier , a committee appointed by President Mohammad Khatami had called for an independent inquiry into...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The resulting water uptake leads to cell death. Does it follow that Most growing plant cells expand through water uptake. yes or no
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Given that A barefoot toddler is playing soccer. Does it follow that A small child is kicking a ball. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that An element is defined as a substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance. Does it follow that You call a substance that cannot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions an element. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Different methods can be used to define southern Europe, including its political, economic, and cultural attributes." imply that I know the answer to "What are three aspects of the environment of southern Europe that can be used to distinguish the region?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Mr. Weingarten said that he expected Mr. Ebbers , who turned 62 yesterday , to be fully exonerated at trial . Mr. Ebbers ' attorney Reid Weingarten said he expects Mr. Ebbers to be exonerated .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that Wal-Mart faces huge sex discrimination suit Does it follow that Wal-Mart faces a sex-discrimination suit Yes or no?
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Given that A black dog is running across a low cut field nearby an area of trees. Does it follow that A small animal running Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that In 2000 there were 10,578 divorces in Bulgaria, which represents 301 divorces per 1000 marriages or a 1.3% divorce rate per 1000 inhabitants. Does it follow that In 2000 there were 301 divorces in Bulgaria. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A man in jeans with white paint stains on them is standing on a short ladder working on the front of a store. Does it follow that A man is painting the outside of the building. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Names, distances, constellations, magnitudes, spectral types and positions. Does it follow that Distance is defined as the magnitude or size of displacement between two positions. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that He said a new study might include more than just Cox 2 drugs possibly adding such widely used painkillers as Ibuprofen naproxen and diclofenac. Does it follow that Cox 2 inhibitors are pain relief drugs. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Three dogs are running side by side on the grass. Does it follow that Three dogs are playing poker. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Adolescent specialist Dr Michael Cohen , who worked on the study , said doctors had treated eight-year-old children with anorexia - and that he had once treated a four-year-old boy . Adolescent specialist Dr. Michael Cohen , who worked on the study , sai...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "Eisenhower, who was the oldest president in history at that time (then 70), was succeeded by the youngest elected president, as Kennedy was 43." imply that I know the answer to "Who was the Democratic candidate for president in 1960?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that In the late afternoon, as the earth's surface begins to cool, the direction of air movement changes to downslope. Does it follow that The movement of an air mass over earth's surface causes local weather changes. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A young man in yellow pants is engaging in physical activity with a large audience watching. Does it follow that There are many people watching someone in this photo. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that In equilibrium the net heat exchange is zero. Does it follow that A moving car is said to be in dynamic equilibrium when it is zero net force. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Mr. Brendsel is expected to remain with the Freddie Mac Foundation . Freddie expects Brendsel to continue serving as chair of the Freddie Mac Foundation .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that The Pharos, a monumental lighthouse built around 280 BC and standing 330 ft high, lit the entrance to Alexandria harbour for centuries, but archeologists have never been able to identify positively any remains. Does it follow that The Pharos Lighthouse was built around 280 BC. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that There can be no doubt that the Administration already is weary of Aristide, a populist Roman Catholic priest who in December, 1990, won an overwhelming victory in Haiti's only democratic presidential election Does it follow that Haiti's only democratic presidential election took place in 1990. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A white man and an African American appear to be sitting in front of a scenery with plants and a tree. Does it follow that A white man and his black best friend are catching up at the park. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed the case . The Supreme Court agreed Monday in Illinois vs. Telemarketing Associates .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that We are studying amplification of a region of chromosome 20. Does it follow that Duplications (or amplifications ) lead(s) to multiple copies of a chromosomal region. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Most people recognize science as the study of natural phenomena by observation and experimentation. Does it follow that Science is a process of knowing about the natural universe through observation and experimentation. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Before addressing the economy , Bush discussed the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia , which killed as many as 29 people , including seven Americans . The president began his speech by acknowledging the terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia that killed at le...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A boy standing on railing Does it follow that A boy is skating on a street. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday . The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? WHO noted that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was due to overuse of antibiotics by doctors -- not due to farmers . The WHO said in a report on Wednesday that most resistant bacteria growth among humans was not due to farmers , but to overuse...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that BTA said those injured in the fire at Borovets, 22 miles southeast of Sofia, were from Britain, the Soviet Union, West Germany, the Netherlands, Greece and Denmark. Does it follow that Sofia is located in Britain. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "At the age of 35, he famously sat in meditation under a Ficus religiosa tree now called the Bodhi Tree in the town of Bodh Gaya and vowed not to rise before achieving enlightenment." imply that I know the answer to "When he was 35 Gautama sat in meditation under what tree?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Still, the storm surge was both stronger and earlier than expected, apparently coming through waterways southeast of the city, said Col. Richard Wagenaar, the Army Corps of Engineers' district chief in New Orleans. Does it follow that Col. Richard Wagenaar said the problems would set back repairs at least th...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that The Irish Sales, Services and Marketing Operation of Microsoft was established in 1991. Does it follow that Microsoft was established in 1991. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that A man on a scaffold paints a wall with a paint roller. Does it follow that The man is on the ground Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The man , who entered the post office in Lakeside shortly before 3 p.m. , gave up to deputies about 6 : 30 p.m. The man had entered the post office on Woodside Avenue at Maine Avenue shortly before 3 p.m.
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Does knowing that "On September 21, 1529, Álvaro de Saavedra Cerón commanded the Spanish ship Florida, on his second attempt to recross the Pacific from the Maluku Islands." imply that I know the answer to "Whose ship was named Florida?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Her body was found several weeks later in the Green River . Aug. 15 , 1982 : Remains of Chapman , Hinds and Mills are found in the Green River .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Given that A street artist is displaying his pictures on the pavement. Does it follow that There is an artist with pictures on a street. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? UBS Warburg downgraded Altria , a Dow member , to " neutral " from " buy , " based on valuation . It fell 0.5 percent after UBS downgraded it to " neutral " from " buy , " citing valuation .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Does knowing that "The principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army." imply that I know the answer to "Where did the last Resistance from the White movement occur?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "Current from the brushes flows through the commutator and one winding of the armature, making it a temporary magnet (an electromagnet)." imply that I know the answer to "What non-motor device demonstrates why a commutator is needed?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? It wants to force him to return his allegedly ill-gotten gains , with interest , and pay penalties . The agency wants him to return the illegal proceeds with interest and pay civil monetary penalties .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate , " Bush said , adding that the United States will find the killers . These despicable acts were committed by killers whose only faith is hate and the United States will find the ...
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
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