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

The use of diplomacy in this situation has already, well, it goes hour-by-hour and day-by-day now. It's a very tense situation there. But in the last 24 hours there has been some subsiding of the violence there. It's too much to hope that this is going to continue, but I do hope that it will continue.

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: Violence has persisted for several days.
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Answer:
Yes


[Q]: From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. It’s a radio talent contest with a mission: showcasing the skills of Mosul’s youth after years of jihadist rule and a months-long battle for the city. Iraq Business News is monitored and censored according to the government agenda. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: It's impossible to say


Problem: The New Guy<br>The new guy at work is odd. Just yesterday, he yelled at a co-worker. Then when he apologized, he ended up yelling even more! His co-worker took offense and punched him. Now, the new guy at work is much, much more quiet.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Yelling is not acceptable to the co-worker. "? OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No

A: Yes


Q: CNET revealed that Amazon wants to stay ahead of Google.
A premium display-equipped version of the Amazon Echo speaker has been the subject of rumors for over a year now, and it could launch next month, according to CNET. The site’s unnamed source claims that Amazon has accelerated the launch to stay ahead of Google, whose recent launch of multi-user support for the Google Home speaker served as a “wake-up call.” If CNET’s report is accurate, the device would be Amazon’s second new Echo product in as many months, following this week’s launch of the camera-equipped Echo Look.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes


That’s according to Sky Sports man Guillem Balague, who’s suggested Paris Saint-Germain might be involved in the scrap too. Chelsea are well off the pace of Premier League leaders Manchester City this year and speculation has mounted that Antonio Conte could jump ship in the summer. Arsenal are in an even worse position and broad sections of supporters are keen for a new man to take Arsene Wenger’s place in the Emirates dugout. Enrique has been touted for a potential return to management next term having been on a sabbatical since he left Barcelona last year.
Arsenal are in an enviable position. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No


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

Experts share their insights on implications for businesses following changes in the anti-graft Act Why was there a need to amend the anti-graft law? The Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted three decades ago in 1988. Since then, several major socio-economic changes have taken place. During this time the international stance on bribery and corruption has also become way more stringent. In May 2011, India ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. In this context, the 1988 Act was being considered a bit archaic, if not completely obsolete. Therefore, a need for ...

OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
Hypothesis: there exists an anti-graft law
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Answer:

Yes