Student asked: Premise: "A man standing in front of multiple piles of soil about shovel with others."
Hypothesis: "There is a person around other people."
Is the hypothesis entailed by the premise?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Teacher's response: Let's think. The man shovels with others so there are other people around. The answer is yes.


Student asked: Premise: "A basketball player takes a shot."
Hypothesis: "A basketball player kicks a ball."
Is the hypothesis entailed by the premise?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Teacher's response: Let's think. If one kicks a ball then one does not takes a shot. The answer is no.


Student asked: If "A surfer is paddling on a board through the ocean." does that mean that "A surfer paddles through the pacific ocean."?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Teacher's response: Let's think. A surfer is paddling on a board through the ocean does not necessary that surfer through the pacific ocean. The answer is it is not possible to tell.


Student asked: Premise: "A woman in a plaid skirt and black top plays an electric violin."
Hypothesis: "The woman is shopping for clothes."
Do we know that the hypothesis entailed by the premise?
Teacher's response:
Let's think. One cannot be shopping for clothes while she plays a violin. The answer is no.