TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a conversation and a question. You should categorize the question into matching, summary, logic, arithmetic and, commonsense groups. Matching is a question entailed or paraphrased by exactly one sentence in a dialogue. The answer can be extracted from the same sentence. Questions that cannot be answered by the surface meaning of a single sentence belong to the reasoning category. We further define summary, logic, arithmetic and, commonsense subcategories. Answering summary questions requires the whole picture of dialogue, such as the topic of dialogue and the relation between speakers. We require logical reasoning to answer logical questions. in arithmetic questions Inferring the answer requires arithmetic knowledge. To answer commonsense questions, besides the textual information in the dialogue, we also require additional commonsense knowledge that cannot be obtained from the dialogue. Note that a question can be in more than one group. "W" and "M" in the conversations stand for "woman" and "man".
PROBLEM: M: So, what's your plan for this weekend? W: I just want to stay at home. M: How about going to see a movie? W: Sorry, I've been tired these days. I just want to have a good rest. M: But I think going to movies is a better way to relax yourself. W: You're probably right. M: Maybe we should go out to eat first. W: Yeah. I think so. M: I know pizza's been your favorite. Let's meet at Summer Pizza House. I heard they just came out with the new pizza. W: Really? I haven't been there for a long time. When shall we meet? M: Well, the movie is at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. W: Why don't we go to the 2:00 pm show? M: No problem. We can meet at Summer Pizza House at 11:00 am. W: Perfect. If so, we can have plenty of time to enjoy our pizza., Question: When will the two speakers meet? (A) At 11:00 am. (B) At 2:00 pm. (C) At 4:00 pm.

SOLUTION: matching

PROBLEM: M: I'm still waiting for the clerk to come back and make some copies of this paper for me. W: Why trouble him? I'll show you how easy it is to work with the machine., Question: What does the woman mean? (A) She can help the man. (B) The machine was just repaired. (C) The clerk doesn't like to be troubled.

SOLUTION: commonsense

PROBLEM: M: Good morning. This is Monterey Bay Inn. Can I help you? W: Good morning. I'm calling to cancel my reservation. M: OK. Can you tell me the dates for it? W: They are... January 29th through February 1st. M: Got it. Er...Would you like to book a room for another day? We have a special deal in March. If you book a room for two days, you can get the third day for free. W: I see. I'll consider it later. M: Well, there will be two hundred and eighty dollars returned to you. Would you like me to put it back on your Visa? W: Yes. Thanks a lot., Question: When does the hotel have a special offer? (A) In January. (B) In February. (C) In March.

SOLUTION:
logic

