Problem: If "I sallied out for a bit of food, more to pass the time than because I wanted it.", does it follow that "I sallied out for a bit of food, more to pass the time than because I wanted food."?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "Tom gave Ralph a lift to school so he wouldn't have to drive alone.", does it follow that "Tom wouldn't have to drive alone."?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "It is not easy to space buttonholes exactly the same distance apart, and it is very difficult to cut them precisely the right size. The tiniest slip of the scissors will make the hole too large, and even one thread uncut will leave it too small.", does it follow that "Even one thread uncut will leave the hole too small."?

Answer: yes


Problem: If "The lawyer asked the witness a question, but he was reluctant to repeat it.", does it follow that "The witness was reluctant to repeat it."?

Answer:
no