Detailed Instructions: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Problem:Statement: That is a pity, said John.  Choices:  1. John said that it was a pity. 2. John felt pitiful. 3. John didn't think it was a pity.
Solution:
1