Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

An important recommendation of the Rowell-Sirois commission in 1939 was that the federal government institute a system of ``national adjustment grants'' for poorer provinces and that general transfers be made to ensure that the provinces had enough revenue to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities without undue taxation.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: the Rowell-Sirois commission helped less well-off provinces to ensure they had enough money
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Answer:
Yes


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

We want people to know very clearly that the Bloc Quebecois and the Parti Quebecois want to hold a referendum, whereas two thirds of Quebeckers are opposed, because they know that a referendum is bad for economic growth and employment, and means less revenue to put towards health and education.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: Less than half of Quebeckers are opposed.
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Answer:
No


Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:

"This letter is in regard to the comments made by Beth Eveland from York Township in the June York Sunday News. I assure you that the Dover Area School Board is not going against its mission statement. In fact, if you read the statement, it says to educate our students so that they can be contributing members of society.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: Teachers from the Dover Area School district teach students to be contributing members of society.
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Answer:

It's impossible to say