Problem: 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 later received an Honorary Oscar in 1993, which was basically a compensatory gesture.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
An Italian director is awarded an honorary Oscar.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Capital punishment is a catalyst for more crime.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime.
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Answer: no


Problem: Traditionally, 60 percent of the tickets sold for a stop on the Vans Warped Tour, for example, occur six days prior to the show.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Most tours only sell 60 percent of the tickets.
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Answer: no


Problem: China immediately expressed regret over his decision and suggested that "ulterior motives" may be at play. "It is understandable if some people do not understand the Chinese government policy on Darfur, but I am afraid that some people may have ulterior motives, and this we cannot accept... China is also concerned about the humanitarian situation in Darfur. [But] empty rhetoric will not help. We hope that relevant people will be more pragmatic," said Liu Jianchao, the Deputy-Director General of the Information Department in China's foreign ministry.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Liu Jianchao is an employee of China's foreign ministry.
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Answer:
yes