Problem: The participation of women in parliament in Mauritius is expected to increase as more female candidates have contested Monday's election.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Women are poorly represented in parliament.
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Answer: no


Problem: The magazine said the number of billionaires worldwide increased by 102 people in 2006 to 793, a record number, largely due to bullish global stock markets. Their total net worth jumped 18 percent to $2.6 trillion.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The number of billionaires increases.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Rock stars Aerosmith are to hold a free concert in Hawaii to placate angry fans who brought a legal case against them. The Walk This Way hitmakers cancelled a sold-out show in Maui two years ago, leaving hundreds of fans out of pocket. They filed a class action case, which claimed the band had pulled out in favour of a bigger gig in Chicago and a private show for car dealers in Oahu. Lawyers for the would-be concert-goers said Aerosmith had now agreed to put on a new show, and would pay all expenses.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Aerosmith are a rock band.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Thousands of Shias have marched in the southern Iraqi city of Basra to back the new constitution and to mourn 1,000 pilgrims who died in a stampede.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Thousands of Shiite Muslims rallied in the southern city of Basra to show support for Iraq's new constitution.
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Answer:
yes