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told in scattered fashion , the movie only intermittently lives up to the stories and faces and music of the men who are its subject . The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 0 |
Answer the question depending on the context.
Context: A multilateral treaty is concluded among several countries. The agreement establishes rights and obligations between each party and every other party. Multilateral treaties are often regional.[citation needed] Treaties of "mutual guarantee" are international compacts, e.g., the Treaty of Locarno which guarantees each signatory against attack from another.;
Question: What is a treaty concluded among several countries?;
Answer: | [
"A multilateral treaty"
] | 0 |
How to prepare a schedule c<br>Make sure you qualify. Although the schedule c form itself says that it's designed for a sole proprietorship, that's a little misleading. We tend to think of sole proprietors as tiny businesses, like a hot dog cart or selling bric-a-brac at a flea market.
Question: Does this imply that "Schedule c was originally schedule a"? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 1 |
Hunter’s apartment was up for rent but Joel’s parakeet was a deal-breaker. _ was looking for a tenant. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to Hunter or Joel? | [
"Hunter",
"Joel"
] | 0 |
Complete the description with an appropriate ending:
First, a man in a chef's coat is standing in a kitchen talking to the camera. a pancake is shown with syrup being poured on it. ingredients are placed in a bowl. Then, the man ...
(a) cracks an egg and whisks the ingredients in a bowl.
(b) takes a knife and moves the spatula around the counter.
(c) picks up the spatula on a plate and does as he is asked.
(d) walks over to the toaster and begins eating the scrambled eggs he was eating. | [
"cracks an egg and whisks the ingredients in a bowl.",
"takes a knife and moves the spatula around the counter.",
"picks up the spatula on a plate and does as he is asked.",
"walks over to the toaster and begins eating the scrambled eggs he was eating."
] | 0 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
" It was to fly a plane into the White House , " Karas said .
It was to fly a plane in the White House . " | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 1 |
Given that Alternately known as brash, emotional and brilliant, the maverick Kasparov could be a formidable opponent in the realm of politics. Does it follow that Don Brash is the leader of the New Zealand National Party. Yes or no? | [
"Yes",
"No"
] | 1 |
How to be a good student without being teacher's pet<br>Ask questions in moderation. Instead of asking questions every time your teacher finishes their sentence, limit them to one or two insightful and relevant questions. If you want, you can prepare these questions before class.
Question: Does this imply that "Ask questions continually throughout the class."? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 2 |
Victoria bought a nice new car but Samantha has to drive their old car for now, _ has a terrible credit record. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to Victoria or Samantha? | [
"Victoria",
"Samantha"
] | 1 |
Sentence 1: It started to snow.
Sentence 2: It was snowing all night.
Determine whether the word "snow" is used in the same sense in both sentences. Yes or no? | [
"No",
"Yes"
] | 1 |
Solution 1: Using a griddle heat the oil to 350 degrees, add the chips and fry for about a minute on each side.
Solution 2: Using a skillet heat the oil to 325 degrees, add the chips and fry for about a minute on each side.
Goal: Frying the chips
Given the goal, what is the correct solution?
Answer by copying the correct solution | [
"Using a griddle heat the oil to 350 degrees, add the chips and fry for about a minute on each side.",
"Using a skillet heat the oil to 325 degrees, add the chips and fry for about a minute on each side."
] | 1 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: It is just to say that they are feeling the financial pain of the recent disaster . First National Bank of Nevada , based in Reno , Nevada , and First Heritage Bank of Newport Beach , Calif. , were both shut down by federal regulators recently . Which countries have the safest banks in the world ?
Question: Why may the banks have been shut down ?
Options:
- Due to the fact they were in Reno and Newport Beach .
- Due to financial pain .
- Due to the country having safe banks .
- Due to a disaster . | [
"Due to the fact they were in Reno and Newport Beach .",
"Due to financial pain .",
"Due to the country having safe banks .",
"Due to a disaster ."
] | 3 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
There is no transcript the courtroom session in Tarrytown , 12 miles north of New York on the Hudson River .
There was no transcript of Thursday 's courtroom session in Tarrytown , which is 12 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 1 |
Given that A girl poses with friends and food. Does it follow that A girl takes a photo of her friends Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 1 |
Given the fact that:
When the heart expels more blood with each stroke, the heart has to beat less often in order to maintain the same volume of blood flow.
Answer the question:
Jon was jogging, and quickening his pace. His heart is beating more or less? | [
"more",
"less"
] | 0 |
Passage: Princess Leia -- In Return of the Jedi (1983), Leia infiltrates Jabba the Hutt's palace on Tatooine disguised as the Ubese bounty hunter Boushh, and brings a captive Chewbacca with her as part of the ruse. She frees Han from the carbonite, but they are recaptured by Jabba. Leia is now chained to Jabba as his slave, outfitted in a metal bikini. After Luke arrives and kills Jabba's Rancor, Jabba sentences Luke, Han and Chewbacca to be fed to the Sarlacc. Lando (disguised as a guard) helps them overpower their captors, and Leia seizes the moment to strangle Jabba with her chain. Luke and Leia swing to safety, blowing up Jabba's barge behind them. Later, the heroes go to the forest moon of Endor to prepare for a battle with the Empire. There, Luke reveals to Leia that she is his twin sister and that Vader is their father. Leia joins Han in leading the Rebels in battle with Imperial troops as the Rebel Fleet attacks the second Death Star. Leia is slightly injured, but the Rebels, with help from the Ewoks, ultimately defeat the forces of the Empire, with the Death Star destroyed once more.
After reading this passage, I have a question: do luke and leia find out they are twins? True or False? | [
"False",
"True"
] | 1 |
The only connection this movie has to horror is that it is horribly unentertaining. I would rather prick my finger with a rusty nail than have to sit through it again. Even for a TV movie it is flat. The cast is boring. The screenplay is as exciting as a bowl of sand. How two directors conspired to create such a nothing movie will remain one of the great mysteries of the 20th Century. There is only one scene even vaguely worthy of inclusion in the Omen franchise, and it is shot in slo-mo and cut short at the anticipated pay-off. If you are tempted to see this, pop it in, set your alarm clock for 90 minutes and get comfy. With any luck you'll doze off quickly, and the alarm will wake you once the worst is over. Namely, this movie. The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 0 |
Answer the question depending on the context.
Context: In a small minority of Muslim countries, the law requires women to cover either just legs, shoulders and head or the whole body apart from the face. In strictest forms, the face as well must be covered leaving just a mesh to see through. These rules for dressing cause tensions, concerning particularly Muslims living in Western countries, where restrictions are considered both sexist and oppressive. Some Muslims oppose this charge, and instead declare that the media in these countries presses on women to reveal too much in order to be deemed attractive, and that this is itself sexist and oppressive.;
Question: In its most strict style what must a woman cover in some Muslim nations?;
Answer: | [
"the face"
] | 0 |
Solution 1: Take the pieces of chicken you want to marinade, and put into a ziploc bag. Pour in your chosen marinade, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, and leave the bag open. Squish the chicken around in the bag so it's well covered, place the bag into a bowl, and place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove and let come to room temperature before cooking in your chosen method.
Solution 2: Take the pieces of chicken you want to marinade, and put into a ziploc bag. Pour in your chosen marinade, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, and seal the bag. Squish the chicken around in the bag so it's well covered, place the bag into a bowl, and place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove and let come to room temperature before cooking in your chosen method.
Goal: to marinade chicken without mess
Given the goal, what is the correct solution?
Answer by copying the correct solution | [
"Take the pieces of chicken you want to marinade, and put into a ziploc bag. Pour in your chosen marinade, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, and leave the bag open. Squish the chicken around in the bag so it's well covered, place the bag into a bowl, and place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove and... | 1 |
Adam tried to treat the disease of Jeffrey but was unsuccessful because _ did not have much experience treating that disease. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to Adam or Jeffrey? | [
"Adam",
"Jeffrey"
] | 0 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: A little girl and a little boy hold hands on a shiny slide.
B: A little girl in a paisley dress runs across a sandy playground.
What score should I assign? | [
"0.4"
] | 0 |
Solution 1: place the bees into a centrifuge device and run until all the honey has dripped out.
Solution 2: place the tray into a centrifuge device and run until all the honey has dripped out.
Goal: To harvest the honey out of a honeycomb tray,
Given the goal, what is the correct solution?
Answer by copying the correct solution | [
"place the bees into a centrifuge device and run until all the honey has dripped out.",
"place the tray into a centrifuge device and run until all the honey has dripped out."
] | 1 |
Answer the question depending on the context.
Context: Critical appraisal of the film was mixed in the United States. In a lukewarm review for RogerEbert.com, Matt Zoller Seitz gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4, describing Spectre as inconsistent and unable to capitalise on its potential. Kenneth Turan, reviewing the film for Los Angeles Times, concluded that Spectre "comes off as exhausted and uninspired". Manohla Dargis of The New York Times panned the film as having "nothing surprising" and sacrificing its originality for the sake of box office returns. Forbes' Scott Mendelson also heavily criticised the film, denouncing Spectre as "the worst 007 movie in 30 years". Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly viewed Spectre as "an overreaction to our current blockbuster moment", aspiring "to be a serialized sequel" and proving "itself as a Saga". While noting that "[n]othing that happens in Spectre holds up to even minor logical scrutiny", he had "come not to bury Spectre, but to weirdly praise it. Because the final act of the movie is so strange, so willfully obtuse, that it deserves extra attention." In a positive review Rolling Stone, Peter Travers gave the film 3.5 stars out of 4, describing "The 24th movie about the British MI6 agent with a license to kill is party time for Bond fans, a fierce, funny, gorgeously produced valentine to the longest-running franchise in movies". Other positive reviews from Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle, gave it a perfect 100 score, stating: “One of the great satisfactions of Spectre is that, in addition to all the stirring action, and all the timely references to a secret organization out to steal everyone’s personal information, we get to believe in Bond as a person.” Stephen Whitty from the New York Daily News, gave it an 80 grade, saying: “Craig is cruelly efficient. Dave Bautista makes a good, Oddjob-like assassin. And while Lea Seydoux doesn’t leave a huge impression as this film’s “Bond girl,” perhaps it’s because we’ve already met — far too briefly — the hypnotic Monica Bellucci, as the first real “Bond...;
Question: Which journalist considered Spectre the worst James Bond movie in three decades?;
Answer: | [
"Scott Mendelson"
] | 0 |
the offer was too good for amount they were asking for, the _ was too little. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to amount or offer? | [
"amount",
"offer"
] | 0 |
"Hana no Na" (花の名 ) is the thirteenth single by Bump of Chicken, released on October 24, 2007. The title track is from the album "Orbital Period". The single peaked at #1 on the Oricon Weekly Charts in front of "Mayday" (メーデー ) , which was released on the same day.
Question: Does this imply that "There are 12 other singles in bump of chicken"? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 0 |
Given that The woman getting married has a beautiful gown on while her bride's maids are wearing red dresses. Does it follow that A woman is trying on a pair of jeans. Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 2 |
Aubrey bought Alex a pair of shoes to have for school.
Given the context: Why did Aubrey do this?
Possible answers: So Alex would be prepared for school, So Alex would fit into the shoes, put the shoes on | [
"So Alex would be prepared for school",
"So Alex would fit into the shoes",
"put the shoes on"
] | 0 |
Given that A guy with long hair and a wineglasses standing near two other men. Does it follow that Three guys standing in close proximity. Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 0 |
Given that In organic chemistry, an electrocyclic reaction is a type of pericyclic rearrangement where the net result is one pi bond being converted into one sigma bond or vice-versa. Does it follow that A double bond consists of one sigma bond and one pi bond. yes or no | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 1 |
Given the fact that:
For a given medium, sound has a slower speed at lower temperatures.
Answer the question:
When Dave screams outside he notices that the sound travels at different speeds in different temperatures. The sound travels slower when it is cold. or hot? | [
"cold.",
"hot"
] | 0 |
there are things to like about murder by numbers -- but , in the end , the disparate elements don't gel . The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 0 |
Given the fact that:
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, the temperatures increase as altitude increases.
Answer the question:
If Mona is flying her plane in the stratosphere on a journey and she moves higher up into the stratosphere, what happens to the temperatures her plane experiences they increase or they decrease? | [
"they increase",
"they decrease"
] | 0 |
Does knowing that "Oceanic islands with glaciers occur on Iceland, Svalbard, New Zealand, Jan Mayen and the subantarctic islands of Marion, Heard, Grande Terre (Kerguelen) and Bouvet." imply that I know the answer to "Which sub-antarctic islands have glaciers?" | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 0 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
The yield fell 2 basis points to 1.41 percent , after reaching 1.4 percent on May 8 , the lowest since March 12 .
The yield fell 7 basis points to 3.61 percent , the lowest since March 12 and within 7 basis points of a 45-year low . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 0 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
" We 're going to defend these charges in court , " said Ira Lee Sorkin , Furst 's attorney .
" Rob Furst intends to defend the charges in court , " said Ira Lee Sorkin , Furst 's attorney . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 1 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: I loved being back up in front of a class teaching something that I love . I am even told that I was a hit with the students , not something I strive for , but always an indicator of success on some level . However while I was teaching I kept seeing more and more where God wants me to be .
Question: Why would connecting with students be a good sign for the teacher ?
Options:
- It means that the teacher will achieve tenure someday .
- It means that they have built up a good rapport with each other .
- It means that the teacher will be in charge of the classroom .
- None of the above choices . | [
"It means that the teacher will achieve tenure someday .",
"It means that they have built up a good rapport with each other .",
"It means that the teacher will be in charge of the classroom .",
"None of the above choices ."
] | 1 |
Solution 1: You can play a rubber band kazoo by blowing between the sticks, and wetting the paper slides to make different notes.
Solution 2: You can play a rubber band kazoo by blowing between the sticks, and adjusting the paper slides to make different notes.
Goal: How to play a Rubber band Kazoo
Given the goal, what is the correct solution?
Answer by copying the correct solution | [
"You can play a rubber band kazoo by blowing between the sticks, and wetting the paper slides to make different notes.",
"You can play a rubber band kazoo by blowing between the sticks, and adjusting the paper slides to make different notes."
] | 1 |
I received the questions "You talk about routine, when you played professionally what was your pre point routine and what mental state did that enable you to be in?" and "When you go back home after a tiring day at office, what interesting things can you imbibe in your routine to learn something new, relax, and rejuvenate?". Are they duplicates? | [
"no",
"yes"
] | 0 |
Given that Two British soldiers have been arrested in the southern Iraq city of Basra, sparking clashes outside a police station where they are being held. Does it follow that Two British soldiers' imprisonment prompted UK troops to storm a police station. Yes or no? | [
"Yes",
"No"
] | 1 |
I received the questions "Did North Korea really declare war on the U.S?" and "Did North Korea really declare war on the United States of America?". Are they duplicates? | [
"no",
"yes"
] | 1 |
I received the questions "What is the Greeks greatest contribution to the world today?" and "What is the ancient Greeks greatest contribution to today's world?". Are they duplicates? | [
"no",
"yes"
] | 1 |
Does knowing that "From the 1940s to the 1970s a second wave of Blacks moved to Detroit to escape Jim Crow laws in the south and find jobs." imply that I know the answer to "Why did Blacks move to Detroit in the middle if the 20th century?" | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 0 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: The SIA says the DRAM market is expected to grow 2.9 percent to $15.7 billion in 2003 and 43 percent to $22.5 billion in 2004.
B: The Americas market will decline 2.1 percent to $30.6 billion in 2003, and then grow 15.7 percent to $35.4 billion in 2004.
What score should I assign? | [
"1.2"
] | 0 |
Given the fact that:
Water flowing over a steeper slope moves faster and causes more erosion.
Answer the question:
Liv is playing with an adjustable water slide. When she makes the angle steeper, water will slide down slower or faster? | [
"slower",
"faster"
] | 1 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: I ' ve got it ! I am lifting it , lifting it , almost putting it on the island , almost there , and ... . The cardboard bends AGAIN and now the entire thing falls to the floor AGAIN , but this time from a higher point in the air , so the velocity of the fall smashes it completely .
Question: Why did the structure collapse ?
Options:
- None of the above choices .
- Because the cardboard was in the air .
- Because the cardboard was wet .
- Because the spine bent . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"Because the cardboard was in the air .",
"Because the cardboard was wet .",
"Because the spine bent ."
] | 0 |
Sentence 1: If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator.
Sentence 2: The dog pointed the dead duck.
Determine whether the word "point" is used in the same sense in both sentences. Yes or no? | [
"No",
"Yes"
] | 0 |
Complete the description with an appropriate ending:
First, the person sprays some white cleaning powder in the sink and then sprays some clorox bleach on it. then takes a pink scrub and begins scrubbing the sink in back and forth motion. Then, the person ...
(a) holds the soapy wash extend in place and scrub the sink for a few minutes.
(b) then picks up a mouth wipe cleaner gun and rubs it kisses to ensure it is clean.
(c) makes sure that all the sides of the sink are cleaned, including the drain.
(d) grabs a skillet that has several pink covered mortars, and begins scrubbing all the surface of the sink using his hands. | [
"holds the soapy wash extend in place and scrub the sink for a few minutes.",
"then picks up a mouth wipe cleaner gun and rubs it kisses to ensure it is clean.",
"makes sure that all the sides of the sink are cleaned, including the drain.",
"grabs a skillet that has several pink covered mortars, and begins sc... | 2 |
Passage: Galápagos Islands -- The Galápagos Islands and their surrounding waters form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador, the Galápagos National Park, and the Galápagos Marine Reserve. The principal language on the islands is Spanish. The islands have a population of slightly over 25,000.
After reading this passage, I have a question: are any of the galapagos islands inhabited by humans? True or False? | [
"False",
"True"
] | 1 |
Given that a boy plays with a noodle by the pool. Does it follow that A girl is skating. Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 2 |
Passage: List of awards and nominations received by Michael Jackson -- Through his group, solo, and family work, he became one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock 'n' roll. Jackson's other achievements include 39 Guinness World Records--including one for ``Most Successful Entertainer of All Time''--13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 26 American Music Awards, 16 World Music Awards and the estimated sale of up 1 billion units worldwide. Winning countless awards for his humanitarian endeavors, the singer has been honored by two Presidents of the United States. He has also been named as the artist of ``the Decade'', ``Generation'', ``Century'', and ``Millennium'' and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. Jackson has also won hundreds of other awards, making him the most awarded recording artist in the history of popular music.
After reading this passage, I have a question: is michael jackson in the guinness book of world records? True or False? | [
"False",
"True"
] | 1 |
Complete the description with an appropriate ending:
First, [header] how to test spark plug wires [title] check for symptoms. [step] defective spark plug wire leave tell-tale signs of their deterioration, including : [substeps] an erratic idle engine misfire radio interference decreased fuel mileage failed emissions tests due to elevated hydrocarbon emissions or a fault code indicating cylinder misfire. check engine light [title] inspect the wires. Then, ...
(a) [step] Remove two bolts closest to the battery compartment and lift the battery cover by hand. Separate the wires by pulling the cover back to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
(b) [step] Use a flashlight or an area with good lighting to perform a visual inspection of the spark plug wires. [substeps] Look for physical damage to the wires or boots such as cuts and scorch marks.
(c) [step] Before attempting to test spark plug wires on a grounded engine, check the plastic casing underneath the coil. The casing or coil will have a designation indicating its discoloration and length, so see a diagram to help with choosing the right wire for you.
(d) [step] Check the wires for broken terminals (most of the time it is no indication of the source of the engine misfire), smaller holes or where fuel leaks. Confirm the holes by lighting the spark plug wires with a match. | [
"[step] Remove two bolts closest to the battery compartment and lift the battery cover by hand. Separate the wires by pulling the cover back to the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.",
"[step] Use a flashlight or an area with good lighting to perform a visual inspection of the spark plug wires. [substeps] L... | 1 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: Sweet girl was so happy to see us ! She looks a little , pieced together , right now ( poor tummy shaved for the ultrasound ! ) , but she 's as happy as can be . We 're trying to make do without the cone collar , and instead are trying a tee - shirt to keep her from messing with her stitches .
Question: What is the sweet girl ?
Options:
- None of the above choices .
- Lady
- Mare
- Dog | [
"None of the above choices .",
"Lady",
"Mare",
"Dog"
] | 3 |
Prior to the 80"s theme party, Kenneth studied the clothing styles, while Nick went partying, so when at the theme party _ looked very uncool. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to Kenneth or Nick? | [
"Kenneth",
"Nick"
] | 1 |
Can I say, if I could just say a word about a woman that you didn't ask about, but my mom passed away a couple years ago, just before I was deciding to run. And she was in the hospital, and I went in to talk to her and tell her what I was thinking of doing.
Question: Does this imply that "They are going off topic"? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 0 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
Dowdell was transported to Boston Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries .
Both were taken to Boston Medical Center . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 0 |
My favorite song came on the radio. so...
Choose between:
- I covered my ears.
- I sang along to it. | [
"I covered my ears.",
"I sang along to it."
] | 1 |
Complete the description with an appropriate ending:
First, the man in red shirt run towards the ball, kicked the ball, and the goalkeeper wasn't able to block it, the player high five his teammates. Then, the players ...
(a) positioned their equipment around the court.
(b) are kicking the ball to the goal and the goalkeepers weren't able to block the ball.
(c) play third base in the game in an attempt to more effectively play.
(d) perform a match by throwing the ball to como players on the field. | [
"positioned their equipment around the court.",
"are kicking the ball to the goal and the goalkeepers weren't able to block the ball.",
"play third base in the game in an attempt to more effectively play.",
"perform a match by throwing the ball to como players on the field."
] | 1 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
The face of President Saddam Hussein was added to Iraqi currency after the 1991 Gulf War .
Saddam 's portrait was added to Iraq 's currency after the Gulf War . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 1 |
Amy Heckerling's second film Johnny Dangerously is a parody of 1930's gangster films made in the Warner Brothers' tradition. Michael Keaton stars as a middle aged gangster looking back at his life of hard knocks when he catches a kid trying to steal something from his pet store in 1935. Keaton's mother (Maureen Stapleton) has continuing health problems, so Keaton falls into crime at an early age via Peter Boyle. Meanwhile, the fargan Richard Dimitri plays a rival crime lord to Boyle and Keaton eventually rises through the ranks. Joe Piscopo has a hilarious turn as Danny Vermin, yeah that's right, Vermin! Griffin Dunne is Keaton's younger brother turned district attorney, Glynnis O'Connor his wife, and Marilu Henner plays Keaton's moll. The film looks notoriously cheap, making it seem like a television show instead of a theatrical film.<br /><br />The film starts out great and then slows down as expected after the first half hour. Due to the combination of dialog and gags, the film holds its own for the first half, but then it rapidly loses steam and descends into mediocrity and vulgarity in the second half. Keaton chews the scenery doing his best James Cagney impression. Stapleton has several vulgar lines that are only obnoxious, not funny. Piscopo does the "once" bit one time too many. Several supporting actors try to hold up the fort like Danny DeVito, Dom DeLuise, Ray Walston as a street vendor, Alan Hale, Jr. as a desk sergeant, and Sudie Bond as an unscrupulous cleaning lady. The second half evolves into a hit or miss television show type tone and never recovers. The closing scene utilizing The Roaring Twenties is an anachronism as is The Call Of The Wild Clark Gable film seen on a marquee earlier in the film. I think Heckerling should have known better, since the targeted audience would certainly be aware of The Roaring Twenties' actual 1939 release date. *1/2 of 4 stars. The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 0 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: A boy is playing with a toy.
B: A boy plays a handheld game.
What score should I assign? | [
"3.0"
] | 0 |
Robin would help with the dishes if she wanted to.
Given the context: What will Robin want to do next?
Possible answers: won't do them, forego the opportunity, lp to clean | [
"won't do them",
"forego the opportunity",
"lp to clean"
] | 2 |
Cameron fished in rough waters and his ship nearly capsized.
Given the context: What will Others want to do next?
Possible answers: Ask Cameron what fish he caught, go fishing where Cameron fished, ask Cameron about his experiences to avoid it themselves | [
"Ask Cameron what fish he caught",
"go fishing where Cameron fished",
"ask Cameron about his experiences to avoid it themselves"
] | 2 |
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"
] | 1 |
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"?
Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , has moved closer to the United States , and did not insist on a timetable Monday .
Germany , another opponent of the war currently on the U.N. Security Council , in recent weeks has moved closer to Washington and did not insist on a timetable . | [
"not equivalent",
"equivalent"
] | 1 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: Well that was fun ! ! I just returned from the game this afternoon and I can honestly say I have n't been happier to be an Arizona Cardinals fan . For the first time since 1991 , the Cardinals are 2 - 0 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 31 - 10 this afternoon at University of Phoenix Stadium . I do have to remember the fact that we ' ve beaten San Francisco and Miami , not Dallas and New England .
Question: What may be a reason for their excitement ?
Options:
- None of the above choices .
- They had witnessed their favorite team win a championship .
- Their favorite sports team had finally won a game .
- Their favorite sports team had won a game . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"They had witnessed their favorite team win a championship .",
"Their favorite sports team had finally won a game .",
"Their favorite sports team had won a game ."
] | 3 |
Given the fact that:
Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied.
Answer the question:
If Mona is building a machine to help her vacuum her floor and she decreases the amount of force the engine inside the vacuum, what happens to the vacuum ability to make work easier increases or decreases? | [
"increases",
"decreases"
] | 1 |
Given the fact that:
If two objects have the same mass, the object with the higher temperature has greater thermal energy.
Answer the question:
Johnny was was playing with chalk outside. His mom called him in for lunch, while he was inside his red chalk sat in the shade, and his blue chalk was in the sun. When Johnny returned outside and picked up the red and blue which had a higher temperature the red chalk or the blue chalk? | [
"the red chalk",
"the blue chalk"
] | 1 |
Speaking in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi on Monday, Mr Putin said the deal was "at the very least ill-considered and unprofessional because discussing such issues without the main supplier is simply not serious". Despite their bitter rivalry, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko were both in Brussels for an international conference with the European Commission, the World Bank and other key lenders. The EU gets 80% of its gas supplies from Russia via a network of more than 13,000km (8,060 miles) of Ukrainian pipelines, some of which are 40 years old.
Question: Does this imply that "The current offer has many issues with it"? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 1 |
it's refreshing to see a girl-power movie that doesn't feel it has to prove anything . The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 1 |
What is the answer?
Context: NASCAR (headquartered in Daytona Beach) begins all three of its major auto racing series in Florida at Daytona International Speedway in February, featuring the Daytona 500, and ends all three Series in November at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Daytona also has the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race weekend around Independence Day in July. The 24 Hours of Daytona is one of the world's most prestigious endurance auto races. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and Grand Prix of Miami have held IndyCar races as well.;
Question: Name another race in florida ;
Answer: | [
"Daytona also has the Coke Zero 400 NASCAR race weekend around Independence Day in July"
] | 0 |
Passage: Eminent domain -- The practice of condemnation came to the American colonies with the common law. When it came time to draft the United States Constitution, differing views on eminent domain were voiced. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution requires that the taking be for a ``public use'' and mandates payment of ``just compensation'' to the owner.
After reading this passage, I have a question: can states take private property for public purposes? True or False? | [
"False",
"True"
] | 1 |
Answer the question depending on the context.
Context: Materialism is a form of philosophical monism which holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all phenomena, including mental phenomena and consciousness, are identical with material interactions.;
Question: Mental phenomena and what else are not identical with material interactions?;
Answer: | [
"Answer not in context"
] | 0 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: The flamboyant entrepreneur flagged the plan after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.
B: Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.
What score should I assign? | [
"2.8"
] | 0 |
Some here have commented that this is the WORST Elvis movie ever made. Well, they are only partly right. For me, this IS THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE PERIOD! I have never seen anything so basely crude, and insulting, and vile, and against human nature as this film. A true embarrassment to the Motion Picture Industry, this isn't even so Bad, its good. There is no campy trashy fun to be had here like in some of Elvis' other bad movies like Clambake. This one is so rotten to sit through its painful. Pure Garbage. Native Americans should sue for their poor clichéd and stereotypical treatment here. Actually, perhaps ALL Human Beings should sue for the crime and disservice this movie does to the species as a whole 0 Stars, seriously. Grade: F The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 0 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq
B: Statement by the spokesperson of the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on the resumption of executions in Iraq
What score should I assign? | [
"3.2"
] | 0 |
Does knowing that "He also bribed several Roman commanders, and at least two tribunes, before and during the war." imply that I know the answer to "When was Gaius Marius elected to the position of consul?" | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 1 |
Riley was curious about Aubrey's pet cat, so Aubrey told Riley the name of the cat.
Given the context: What will Aubrey want to do next?
Possible answers: and Riley will take the cat to the vet, be nice, show Riley pictures of the cat | [
"and Riley will take the cat to the vet",
"be nice",
"show Riley pictures of the cat"
] | 2 |
Rebecca was young when they left home and Monica was older because _ had a bad home life. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to Rebecca or Monica? | [
"Rebecca",
"Monica"
] | 0 |
Given that Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas has offered 'the hand of peace' to Israel after his landslide victory in Sunday's presidential election. Does it follow that Mahmoud Abbas has claimed victory in the presidential elections. Yes or no? | [
"Yes",
"No"
] | 0 |
Complete the description with an appropriate ending:
First, [header] how to stop being a bore [title] practice active listening. [step] one of the best ways to be an engaging conversationalist is to focus on active listening, where you listen and respond to someone in a way that improves mutual understanding. practicing active listening means viewing every conversation as a learning opportunity or as a way to get to know someone better. Then, ...
(a) [substeps] Maybe you're talking to a woman in a coffee shop about a recent case of dui. You know she is very upset about her husband dumping her.
(b) For example, for instance, maybe someone has just announced he wants to attend a concert that he knows will be there. You would react by genuinely listening and spending even more time talking.
(c) [substeps] Practice active listening by simply nodding and responding with easy questions like, " yes " or " i see. " take extra time to maintain this practice when you're angry or frustrated.
(d) When you actively listen to someone, they can tell you are fully engaged in what they are saying. They will also be able to tell that you are ready to respond to their comments with energy and engagement, making your conversations less boring and meaningless. | [
"[substeps] Maybe you're talking to a woman in a coffee shop about a recent case of dui. You know she is very upset about her husband dumping her.",
"For example, for instance, maybe someone has just announced he wants to attend a concert that he knows will be there. You would react by genuinely listening and spe... | 3 |
Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: Its too overwhelming . So I ' ve been typing up little stuff as I think of it to get it off my chest . I needed something like this .
Question: What is the main motivation for this author to write ?
Options:
- To get a manuscript finished .
- To get published .
- To get to vent .
- None of the above choices . | [
"To get a manuscript finished .",
"To get published .",
"To get to vent .",
"None of the above choices ."
] | 2 |
I need to assign a score from 0.0 to 5.0 that denotes how similar the following two sentences are:
A: Mumbai photojournalist gangrape case cracked, five accused arrested
B: Mumbai journalist gang-rape case: All five accused arrested
What score should I assign? | [
"4.8"
] | 0 |
Given the fact that:
The Earth travels faster in its elliptical orbit when it is closer to the Sun than when it is farther away.
Answer the question:
John was watching the planets rotate around the sun. He noticed that was the distance between the sun and earth is higher, the speed of Earth is Higher or Lower? | [
"Higher",
"Lower"
] | 1 |
I planted the seeds in the soil. so...
Choose between:
- I watered the soil.
- The seeds sprouted. | [
"I watered the soil.",
"The seeds sprouted."
] | 1 |
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"
] | 0 |
Using Buster Keaton in the twilight of his career was an interesting choice. He may have been the most talented comedian of the silent age. This gives him a chance to display those talents in a little time travel story. He get hooked up with a guy living in modern times, and it becomes obvious that we are best left in our own times Keaton is able to do his sight gags very well. I've heard his voice before. I believe he did some of those Beach Party films, playing some vacuous characters just to earn a few bucks. Serling seemed to have respect for him and portrayed him that way. It's not a bad story. It shows how one reacts when we wish for something we don't have and get that wish. The sentiment expressed for the movie is | [
"negative",
"positive"
] | 1 |
Given that One man grasps a frisbee while another one tries to get it from him in midair. Does it follow that The men are playing frisbee together. Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 0 |
Casey was driving too fast down the mountain and met their death.
Given the context: What will Casey want to do next?
Possible answers: stop their car, Rest peacefully, Have a birthday party | [
"stop their car",
"Rest peacefully",
"Have a birthday party"
] | 1 |
Riley thought Sasha would win the spelling bee in school.
Given the context: What does Riley need to do before this?
Possible answers: watch Sasha in the spelling bee, practice spelling, watch the spelling bee | [
"watch Sasha in the spelling bee",
"practice spelling",
"watch the spelling bee"
] | 0 |
Given that At least eight people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on Sri Lanka's army headquarters, while the head of the army has been seriously injured. Lt Gen Sarath Fonseka is said to be in a stable condition after surgery in Colombo, where the attack happened. The military has blamed Tamil Tiger rebels for the attack and launched air strikes on their positions in the east. Does it follow that People were killed in suicide attacks. Yes or no? | [
"Yes",
"No"
] | 0 |
Solution 1: Use staple remover to hold ring closed.
Solution 2: Use staple remover to hold ring open.
Goal: Add key to key ring with ease.
Given the goal, what is the correct solution?
Answer by copying the correct solution | [
"Use staple remover to hold ring closed.",
"Use staple remover to hold ring open."
] | 1 |
Given that Man in dark colored clothing holds bouquet of paper wrapped flowers. Does it follow that A women cutting flowers out of the garden. Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 2 |
William helped Kenneth organize his closet, as _ was good at categorizing and arranging things. In the previous sentence, does _ refer to William or Kenneth? | [
"William",
"Kenneth"
] | 0 |
Does knowing that "The klephtic cycle came into being between the late Byzantine period and the start of the Greek War of Independence." imply that I know the answer to "What are the two cycles of the Greek folk song?" | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 1 |
What is the answer?
Context: A P-N junction can convert absorbed light energy into a proportional electric current. The same process is reversed here (i.e. the P-N junction emits light when electrical energy is applied to it). This phenomenon is generally called electroluminescence, which can be defined as the emission of light from a semi-conductor under the influence of an electric field. The charge carriers recombine in a forward-biased P-N junction as the electrons cross from the N-region and recombine with the holes existing in the P-region. Free electrons are in the conduction band of energy levels, while holes are in the valence energy band. Thus the energy level of the holes will be lesser than the energy levels of the electrons. Some portion of the energy must be dissipated in order to recombine the electrons and the holes. This energy is emitted in the form of heat and light.;
Question: Whose energy levels are lower than the non-electrons in the electroluminescence process?;
Answer: | [
"Answer not in context"
] | 0 |
Passage: Stand-your-ground law -- The states that have adopted stand-your-ground in practice, either through case law/precedent, jury instructions or by other means, are California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington.
After reading this passage, I have a question: is there stand your ground law in california? True or False? | [
"False",
"True"
] | 1 |
Given that Weight is just a measure of the force of gravity on a mass. Does it follow that Weight is the measure of the force of gravity pulling down on an object. yes or no | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 0 |
Given that Included in these topics will be the structure of the atom, a study of the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical equations, types of compounds, mechanics, wave motion, heat, light, optics, electricity, and nuclear radiation. Does it follow that The atoms of a compound are held together by chemical bonds. yes or no | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 1 |
Does knowing that "His mother Mary née Nagle (c. 1702 – 1770) was a Roman Catholic who hailed from a déclassé County Cork family (and a cousin of Nano Nagle), whereas his father, a successful solicitor, Richard (died 1761), was a member of the Church of Ireland; it remains unclear whether this is the same Richard Burke who converted from Catholicism." imply that I know the answer to "What was Burke's mother's maiden name?" | [
"yes",
"no"
] | 0 |
An Israeli judicial inquiry has ruled out prosecuting the police officers who shot dead 13 Israeli Arabs during a violent demonstration in 2000.
Question: Does this imply that "An Israel judicial inquiry has ruled out prosecuting the police officers who shot dead some israel Arabs in that year"? Yes, no, or maybe? | [
"Yes",
"Maybe",
"No"
] | 0 |
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