Problem: The original owner, Henry Borski, opened his tavern in 1945. He later passed it on to his son Jake Borski, then it was owned by Phylis Roberts for approximately 23 years after that.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Henry Borski and Jake Borski are relatives.

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Answer: yes


Problem: More than 6,400 migratory birds and other animals were killed in Nevada by drinking water in the cyanide-laced ponds produced by gold mining operations.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Animals have died by the thousands from drinking at cyanide-laced holding ponds.

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Answer: yes


Problem: Rather than deterring crime, capital punishment actually increases the level of brutality in society.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime.

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Answer: no


Problem: Coal company stocks got a lift Monday morning after an article in Barron's said the industry was benefiting from soaring natural gas prices and the advent of new power plants that emit less pollution.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Coal stocks rise.

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Answer:
yes