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

Reagan was seriously wounded by a bullet fired by John Hinckley Jr. in an attempted assassination, but made a remarkably speedy recovery.
Hypothesis: Reagan had been shot
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Answer:
Yes


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

It seems that it didn’t take long before some sick individual(s) chose to desecrate the beautiful stone work at the I-91, I-95, Route 34 interchange. What possesses someone to destroy like that? There is no talent there except the ability to elude being caught. I would not label this as art and if it were it is in the wrong place. If the criminal is ever apprehended, I suggest he/she is made to remove the mess with a toothbrush. Maybe he/she will think twice the next time. — Walter J. Nester Jr.
Hypothesis: This happened at a highway interchange. 
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Answer:
Yes


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

The Eagles pulled a rabbit out of the hat with a win over the Giants in the season opener. Carson Wentz hit Alshon Jeffery for a 19-yard gain along the sideline to set up a 61-yard field goal attempt by rookie kicker Jake Elliott. Elliott promptly drilled the field goal to give Philadelphia a 27-24 win with no time left on the clock. Here’s a look at the game-winner:
Hypothesis: The Giants easily won the game.
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Answer:

No