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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Compared with the same quarter last year , Cisco earned $ 729 million , or 10 cents a share , on revenue of $ 4.82 billion . Cisco reported earnings of $ 987 million , or 14 cents a share , on revenue of $ 4.62 billion for the quarter ending in April .
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Given that Spain will recruit 500 extra police to fight Basque separatists ETA and Islamist militants in the next four years, Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba said on Tuesday. Including the new recruits, the number of anti-terrorism officers will have increased by 1,800 since the Socialist government took offi...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Kempenaers said some species are still faithful , notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross , which mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners . Kempenaers said fidelity still exists in some species , notably swans and sea birds suc...
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Given that They brought us 7-Up, bottled water, ice and a diet of rice, though you didn't feel like eating, said Jim Lankes, 48, of Phoenix. Does it follow that Jim Lankes was given bottles of waters, ice and rice. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Interpretation Calibration of particle concentration is necessary because the number of particles detected depends on the volume flow rate through the sensing region defined by the intersection of the two IR laser beams. Does it follow that The number of particles of a substance in a given volume is known as...
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Given that Hippos do come into conflict with people quite often. Does it follow that Hippopotamus attacks human. Yes or no?
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Given that Perform a skit which explains the theory of biological evolution through natural selection. Does it follow that Theevolution by natural selection theory explains how populations of organisms can change over time. yes or no
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Given that Some of these proteins are antimicrobial, attacking molecules in the cell wall of a bacterium or fungus. Does it follow that A lysozyme destroys bacteria by digesting their cell walls. yes or no
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Given that Furthermore, equipotential surfaces are always perpendicular to the net electric field lines passing through it. Does it follow that Since the electric field lines point radially away from the charge, they are perpendicular to equipotential lines. yes or no
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Given that Confidential scriptural materials allegedly stolen from a church were not "trade secrets" as defined by California statute. Does it follow that Trade secrets were stolen. Yes or no?
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Given that Two runners with marathon tags wearing black shirts. Does it follow that The marathon runner used vehicles Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that The motion of the charge on the belt is in a direction opposite to the force that the electric field of the dome exerts on the charge. Does it follow that Work is done only if a force is exerted in the direction of motion. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The government defeated the rebel motion by 297 votes to 117 in the 659-seat House of Commons . It was defeated by 297 votes to 117 , a Government majority of 180 .
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Given that discuss what is meant by the kinetics of a reaction and what factors can influence the rate of a chemical reaction (including catalysts and enzymes); Does it follow that Enzymes speed up the rate of a specific chemical reaction and are therefore known as biochemical catalysts. yes or no
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Given that Bush's second term as President of the United States, which began on January 20, 2005, expired with the swearing-in of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, at noon EST (UTC-5), under the provisions of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Bush performed his final offici...
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Given that Large amounts of methane are produced during industrial sewage treatment processes, but the gas is usually wasted rather than trapped for recycling. Does it follow that Archaeans produce methane gas as a waste product. yes or no
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Given that Two dogs are leaping into a swimming pool trying to fetch the yellow toy that is floating in the water. Does it follow that The dogs watch the children playing in the pool, and whine with nervousness Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko managed a space first earlier this month by marrying his earth-bound fiance by space phone . Russian cosmonaut Malenchenko achieved a first earlier this month when he married his earth-bound fiancee by video link .
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Given that President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's controversial ruler, has reached his 85th birthday. To mark the occasion, the BBC's African Perspective programme asked his former friends, employees and interviewers to recall their most memorable encounters with "Uncle Bob", as he is known in Zimbabwe. WILF MBANGA, EDITO...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Eighty-six seriously wounded U.N. workers were airlifted out for medical care . Eighty-six U.N. workers who were wounded in Tuesday 's bombing were airlifted out for medical care .
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Given that These rates are usually expressed as the isotope's half-life --that is, the time it takes for one-half of the parent isotopes to decay. Does it follow that The term half-life decribes the amount of time required for half of the original material to decay in an isotope. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The Pentagon , saying that Boykin requested it , is investigating his remarks . The Pentagon has begun an official investigation into Boykin 's remarks .
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Given that Police sources stated that during the bomb attack involving the Shining Path, two people were injured. Does it follow that Two people were wounded by a bomb. Yes or no?
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Given that A company investigation turned up metal in roughly 200 pills of the 70 million it passed through a metal detector, according to the FDA. Does it follow that The FDA turned up metal in roughly 200 pills of the 70 million it passed through a metal detector. Yes or no?
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Does knowing that "GE has said that it will invest $1.4 billion in clean technology research and development in 2008 as part of its Ecomagination initiative." imply that I know the answer to "What was GE's new revenue target for its Ecoimagination program in 2010?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The report ranked 45 large companies based on employment , marketing , procurement , community reinvestment and charitable donations . Of those three , only Dillard 's responded to the survey that ranked 45 large companies on employment , marketing , pro...
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Given that In a statement to reporters, Parker called the spilt with Gap a mutual decision, and walks away $38 million richer and recently signed a 2-year deal with former employer HBO to develop future programming for the network. Parker is also scheduled to appear in two upcoming comedy films, a movie adaptation of t...
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Given that A man in a blue shirt blowing a trumpet. Does it follow that An old man playing his instrument in band. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Representatives of abuse victims were dismayed by the development . Representatives of abuse victims expressed dismay at the possibility .
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Given that A boy is sitting by the water trying to feed a swan. Does it follow that A boy tries to feed the fish. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that The basic idea is to deliver a ribozyme to a cell in which an incorrect protein is being made and causes a disease. Does it follow that The discovery of ribozymes nullified the idea that all biological catalysts are proteins. yes or no
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Does knowing that "The earthquake generated deformations of the surface greater than 3 meters and increased the stress (and probability of occurrence of future events) at the northeastern and southwestern ends of the fault." imply that I know the answer to "Where on the fault is the possibility of future earthquakes in...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not. Does it follow that A cell wall is not present in animal cells. yes or no
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Given that A surfer is riding a wave. Does it follow that A person is outside. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Smackdown , first organized by WWE , registered more than 400,000 voters for the 2000 presidential election . Since the election , the group has registered more than 400,000 voters .
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Given that A child wearing a coat among some trees and funny designs. Does it follow that A child wears a swimsuit in the summer. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that In the workers' case, the nitroglycerin was dilating blood vessels in the brain, causing migraine headaches, but also was dilating blood vessels in the cardiovascular system, decreasing the heart's workload. Does it follow that When blood vessels in the head dilate, a migraine, a severe headache, can occur. ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that One gram of fat has nine calories, compared with four in a gram of protein or carbohydrate. Does it follow that One gram of proteins provides four calories of energy. yes or no
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Given that Many massive sedimentary rock formations contain thousands of thin, horizontal laminations. Does it follow that A defining feature of deformed sedimentary rocks is that they are not horizontal. yes or no
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Does knowing that "On 3 July, two days after Francis's death sentence was commuted to transportation for life, John William Bean also tried to fire a pistol at the Queen, but it was loaded only with paper and tobacco and had too little charge." imply that I know the answer to "What person recieved a seven year transpor...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that He said that "there is evidence that Cristiani was involved in the murder of the six Jesuit priests" which occurred on 16 November in San Salvador. Does it follow that Cristiani killed six Jesuits. Yes or no?
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Given that The Hb S allele contains a one nucleotide deletion. Does it follow that Deletions remove one or more nucleotides from the dna yes or no
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Does knowing that "In 2010, he released his critically acclaimed fifth album, the maximalist My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and the following year he collaborated with Jay-Z on the joint LP Watch the Throne (2011)." imply that I know the answer to "What year did Kanye West release his first rap CD?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "The effects of exercise on memory have important implications for improving children's academic performance, maintaining mental abilities in old age, and the prevention and potential cure of neurological diseases." imply that I know the answer to "Is a child who excercies likely to perform better in ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "The two platforms were later launched in North America in 1989 as the TurboGrafx-16 and the Genesis respectively." imply that I know the answer to "What was Sega's competitor to the NES called in the US?"
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? While a month 's supply of aspirin can cost less than $ 10 , the equivalent amount of ticlopidine can run significantly more than $ 100 . While a month 's supply of aspirin can cost under $ 10 , the equivalent amount of ticlopidine can run well over $ 10...
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Given that a man in red tank top holding a basketball from the other men Does it follow that Some men are playing checkers on a porch. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " Michael is innocent , " Jackson 's mother , Katherine , said in a written statement . " Michael Jackson is unequivocally and absolutely innocent of these charges , " Geragos said .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? That failure to act contributed to September the 11th and the failure to act today continues ( to put ) Americans in a vulnerable circumstance , " Graham said . " That failure to act contributed to September 11 and the failure to act today continues [ to...
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Does knowing that "A number of Papal pronouncements have been issued against Freemasonry." imply that I know the answer to "What pope first issued Papal pronouncements against Freemasons?"
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Given that France is to compensate people who suffered health problems as a result of three decades of nuclear weapons tests, its government says. It was time to investigate health complaints reported by staff who took part in tests, Defence Minister Herve Morin said. Mr Morin told Le Figaro France should be "true to...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Some of the stolen trade secrets were seized from the defendants at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) while they were attempting to fly to China. Does it follow that Trade secrets were stolen. Yes or no?
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Given that A dirt biker is flying through the air with his motorcycle. Does it follow that There is a man on his dirtbike Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Unlike most vertebrate cartilage, lamprey cartilage contains no collagen. Does it follow that Lamprey cartilage contains no collagen. yes or no
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Given that Cooper has never lost sight of these goals, Redford continued. "He brings to the position an infectious enthusiasm as well as a deep understanding of the Sundance brand and culture... He is a natural choice of succession to lead the festival into the 21st century." Among his other accomplishments for Sundanc...
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Does knowing that "In 2008, the main media were owned by the government, but many more privately run forms of media were being created." imply that I know the answer to "How many government TV stations exist?"
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Given that Since the negative and positive charges are balanced, the atom is neutral, or without any charge. Does it follow that Atoms carry a neutral charge. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? After the further analysis of the subset data , the companies plan to discuss the results with regulators and then determine how to proceed . The two companies plan further analysis of the subset data and will discuss the results with regulatory agencies...
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Given that A blond child is playing with a metal yard ornament. Does it follow that A child is looking at something. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "In what was to become a tradition, Clarkson performed the coronation song during the finale, and released the song immediately after the season ended." imply that I know the answer to "What was the name of the song?"
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Does knowing that "In 2006, The New York Times reported that "construction cranes have become the borough's new visual metaphor, replacing the window decals of the 1980s in which pictures of potted plants and drawn curtains were placed in the windows of abandoned buildings."" imply that I know the answer to "Who gave t...
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Does knowing that "Further, trial courts of general jurisdiction in New York are called the Supreme Court, and the intermediate appellate court is called the Supreme Court, Appellate Division." imply that I know the answer to "Supreme Courts in New York serve what function?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A surfer goes up a wave of water. Does it follow that A woman is dancing in the waves Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that Among the 21 candidates left over after the previous election round ended on January 1, 2006, the Acropolis and the Maya archeological site of Chichen Itza were doing well in earlier rankings. A spokeswoman for the Foundation said earlier this month that the result is wide open. The election ceremony will be...
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Given that In Greek mythology Mount Olympus was the home of the gods and the site of the throne of Zeus, the chief deity. Does it follow that Mount Olympus is in Greece. Yes or no?
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Given that These first eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells after the plasma membrane of the cell (a phospholipid bilayer) infolded and formed organelles enclosed by membranes that were formerly part of the plasma membrane. Does it follow that A plasma membrane encloses the border of animal cells. yes or no
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Given that John Mark Karr, 41, a former elementary school teacher, has confessed to killing 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in 1996. Karr, an American, was arrested in an apartment located in Bangkok, Thailand. Karr called the killing an "accident", thereby implying that it was not murder, which requires intent. "I was with...
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Given that A little girl slides down a green slide with her arms up at a playground. Does it follow that A little girl on the slide for the first time. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that The number of positive charges on the nucleus of an atom, and in a neutral atom the number of orbital electrons. Does it follow that Atoms carry a neutral charge. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Chechen officials working for the Moscow-backed government are a frequent target for rebels and tension is running high ahead of next Sunday 's presidential election in war-torn Chechnya . Officials in Chechnya 's Moscow-backed government are a frequent ...
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Given that A man is standing on top of a rock at a beach. Does it follow that An actor's life's for me. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that A girl in a green tank top is feeding pigeons. Does it follow that A girl is at a park. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Immediately after the blast , people portraying some of the 150 " victims " stumbled amid the wreckage as emergency vehicles converged on the scene . Immediately after the small explosion , people portraying victims stumbled amid the wreckage as fire tru...
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Does knowing that "In the first incident, approximately one fifth of the Samoan population died in the influenza epidemic of 1918–1919." imply that I know the answer to "About how much of the total population of Samoa died from influenza during the epidemic?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that A prosecutor had urged a state judge to sentence Former Tyco International CEO, Dennis Kozlowski, to the maximum 15 to 30 years in prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from the company. Does it follow that Ex-Tyco CEO, Dennis Kozlowski, received 8-1/3 to 25 years in prison, Monday, for his par...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? IAC 's stock closed yesterday down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent , at $ 34.19 . InterActiveCorp 's shares closed at $ 34.19 , down $ 2.81 , or 7.6 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? " September and third-quarter data confirm that demand in the global semiconductor market is rising briskly , " George Scalise , the SIA 's president , said in the statement . " September and third quarter data confirm that demand in the global semicondu...
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Given that The lower lifting efficiency of helium gas meant that a larger balloon would be needed, so Goodyear-Zeppelin increased the volume to 3,700,000 flip . Does it follow that From observations as simple as blowing up a balloon, it is clear that increasing the amount of gas increases the volume. yes or no
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Those in their twenties who ejaculated more than five times a week were one-third less likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer later in life , they say . Those who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop serious pr...
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Given that A bald basketball player is standing on a court with the ball in his right hand. Does it follow that The ball is in his right hand. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "Church and state are officially separated since 1916 in Uruguay." imply that I know the answer to "What religion has the most followers in Montevideo?"
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Given that Italian director Federico Fellini was older than his American peers at his first nomination and, like other foreigners, had not been nominated for his earlier masterworks, "La Strada" and "Nights of Cabiria", though both films had won the Best Foreign-Language Picture in 1956 and 1957, respectively. Fellini ...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that Ramadan told reporters at the opening ceremony of the Baghdad International Exposition, "No cooperation and no inspection or monitoring by the American Zionist espionage commission (the Special Commission for disarming Iraq's banned weapons - UNSCOM) before Iraq's demands are met." Does it follow that Ramada...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "In recent years, the ever-improving paved highway system began to eclipse the railroad's importance in Alaska's economy." imply that I know the answer to "To what does "The Railbelt" refer?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Although the domestic markets for cigarettes in America in the 1990s was greatly reduced due to bans on advertising, smoking in public places and health warnings, American tobacco companies were showing a higher profit. Does it follow that Cigarette sales have declined due to restrictions on advertising. Yes...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Does knowing that "found that the Y-chromosome of Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews contained mutations that are also common among Middle Eastern peoples, but uncommon in the general European population." imply that I know the answer to "It was found that the Y-chromosome of Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews contained mutations ...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that Sometimes the crests of one wave ride on the crests of the other wave, creating enormous crests--an effect called constructive interference. Does it follow that The high points in a transverse wave are called crests. yes or no
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Given that A man holding a camera reaches over a railing to shake the hand of a 2012 graduate. Does it follow that a man holding a camera Yes, no, or maybe?
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Jim Eisenbrandt , Wittig 's attorney , also was not available for comment immediately ; his secretary said he was reviewing the report . A secretary for James Eisenbrandt , Wittig 's attorney , said Eisenbrandt was reviewing the report this morning .
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Given that A young girl and boy swing above some trees. Does it follow that Two boys are fighting eachother Yes, no, or maybe?
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Does knowing that "In fact, although English fishermen had begun setting up seasonal camps in Newfoundland in the 16th Century, they were expressly forbidden by the British government, at the urging of the West Country fishing industry, from establishing permanent settlements along the English controlled coast, hence t...
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Given that South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun Thursday asked the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) to investigate questions arising about the Foreign Ministry's response to the kidnapping of a South Korean in Iraq who was later killed by Muslim militants, according to Yonhap. Does it follow that A South Korean in Ir...
[ "Yes", "No" ]
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Given that A group of nicely-dressed women are sitting together. Does it follow that Naked women standing together. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
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Given that The first half of 1997 has been a year of considerable progress for East Timor in the international arena. In April, a majority of members of the UN Commission on Human Rights voted in support of a strong resolution on East Timor, criticising the Indonesian government for its lack of progress on human rights...
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The number of hostnames using BSD is nearing four million , while the number of active sites is nearly two million , Netcraft said . The number of host names using BSD is nearing 4 million , whereas the number of active sites is nearly 2 million , Netcra...
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Does knowing that "Since 1928, the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) have hosted the event every five years in July." imply that I know the answer to "Where does Laulupidu usually take place?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Does knowing that "For example, in the case of the United States the Federal Reserve targets the federal funds rate, the rate at which member banks lend to one another overnight." imply that I know the answer to "What does the Federal Reserve target?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
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Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 6.1 % , the highest level since July 1994 . The unemployment rate is predicted to have ticked up a percentage point to 6.1 % .
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Given that Several people are at the ATMs. Does it follow that Tall humans near a machine. Yes, no, or maybe?
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Given that A child painting a picture. Does it follow that a kid is painting Yes, no, or maybe?
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