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.

Statement: Would it be as unbearably sad if he drank espresso or enjoyed a good bottle of wine? Choices:  1. It's not at all a problem for him to enjoy a bottle of wine.  2. Him drinking espresso wouldn't be terrible for his health. 3. Is it that bad for him to drink espresso or a bottle of wine?
3

Statement: In the pro-Branagh camp lie the New York Times ' Maslin and the Los Angeles Times ' Kevin Thomas--who actually likes Branagh's Hollywood touches, such as the to be or not to be soliloquy performed before a two-way mirror. Choices:  1. Kevin Thomas is a lead business reporter for the Los Angeles Times. 2. Kevin Thomas works for Newsweek. 3. Kevin Thomas works for the Los Angeles Times.
3

Statement: Another time I had to go and look after my brother Kenny in Buffalo. Choices:  1. Kenny was sick of malaria and typhoid. 2. I had to go and look after my brother. 3. Kenny does not live in Buffalo.

2

