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: I will just read this chapter of the book to pass the exam. W: You can't just read this chapter. The exam covers the whole book, you know., Question: What does the woman tell the man must do? (A) Read part of the book. (B) Read the whole book. (C) Read another book.

SOLUTION: logic

PROBLEM: W: Oh, I'm fed up with my job. M: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested. W: Oh, what is it? What do they want? M: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators. W: The European Space Agency? M: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German. W: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for? M: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team. W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now. M: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself. W: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job., Question: What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position? (A) Devotion and work efficiency. (B) Lively personality and inquiring mind. (C) Education and experience.

SOLUTION: logic

PROBLEM: W: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday? M: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday. W: No, I didn't. M: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week. W: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address. Oh, I am sorry. M: That's OK. But I was kind of upset that you wasn't there. W: Really? I was upset too. And the bike trip is just awful. We got lost for four hours. M: Oh, that's terrible. W: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday. M: Oh, you don't have to. W: I know. But I want to. M: OK. That's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30. W: OK. See you later and happy birthday., Question: Why didn't the woman go to the man's birthday party? (A) She forgot all about it. (B) She didn't like the man. (C) She didn't know about it.

SOLUTION:
logic

