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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2b1377ea5d2744c28c6781da802a0755
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. Question: What happened after she told the story?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: When did Alexander the Great reign?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What year did the Portuguese first attempt colonization of the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: Are Hamilton's friends and associates still included?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The organization has already lost some staff through attrition and has turned away some cases, she said. \nQuestion: When did the attrition begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,021
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-9b458e442b6f4298851cd97de0eb8d04
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. Question: When does most of the erosion occur?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How long has Wallace lived in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes 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the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: What happened to Tocqueville after he stopped advocating?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He loved spending time with him when he was younger, but he had moved last year. \nQuestion: How long did the move take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", 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2,041
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-78abf44578f74522a8e099fd41160699
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. Question: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: Was the car still driving the next day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: When did Powell and the Prime Minister meet ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant 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\nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
56
2,024
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e9af0454f19b446f97e23c398604540b
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. Question: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lgurio informs Callimaco that Nicia and Lucrezia are anxious to have a child . \nQuestion: How often to Nicia and Lucrezia express their desire to have children?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: What happened after people were homeless and starving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-61c98305b4cc4a55affa971ae4ff5825
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. Question: Is Colombia's democratic government stable?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During a blackout , the house is attacked by aliens , who had previously killed Joe and abducted Iris . \nQuestion: How often do the aliens attack houses?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: Did you walk all night long?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7225c87c3bdf4aeca8a8eb54e0ac54b1
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. Question: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: What happened after the strikes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lucrezia is an honorable woman and does not at first agree to meet with the stranger . \nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,016
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e4f9c42535754d13b4d058be57a6fe06
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. Question: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in 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to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: What time did you eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: At what time did Einstein return home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite 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"Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Nibras and Quso delivered money to Khallad in Bangkok during Khallad's January 2000 trip to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. \nQuestion: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
2,008
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-6ceef5c83a7b4c039db18276c5f3e469
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. Question: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: Is King Zog still living?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
58
2,043
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3fe1eda11f5349669f59b5a1576b5856
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. Question: What happens if they manage to escape?
No.
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2,014
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-fce6acdae2d34054a00e0c9bae71ee2d
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. Question: When did the strikes start?
Yes.
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}, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as 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"Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-b0e7decadc0b4dfba0ade8de23b73f39
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out."". Question: Has he always wanted to take them out?
No.
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last?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told me that she was heading for a drink and slipped out of the crowd. \nQuestion: How often does she have a drink?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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55
2,024
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-656f398d79454c12a4fe8817783d2955
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . Question: How many times was the royal family in prison?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: How long does the robbery take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources. \nQuestion: How long will it take to save money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lucrezia is an honorable woman and does not at first agree to meet with the stranger . \nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,033
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-292bb43daeeb4ee584d3c42b544249fa
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. Question: How long have they been evolving?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What year did the Portuguese first attempt colonization of the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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57
2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-ae0399bbb1fa44ceabb059a3c6832af7
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . Question: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?
No.
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hijackers.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: When can a women apply for immediate legal assistance services ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have 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Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a levee is formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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57
2,021
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2bc96f87672c4f98a00708134b44295e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. Question: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: Are Hamilton's friends and associates still included?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { 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another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
58
2,039
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-4c3636a740064864b10a8c87b28c7dce
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. Question: How long did they enjoy under the sun?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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"Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: How 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: Are Hamilton's friends and associates still included?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,029
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3e7e4a7b75da494293744009584674ee
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. Question: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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}, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: Is King Zog still living?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
2,024
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-a4649c760e4c41af9d842fe1f0c83fc8
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. Question: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The organization has already lost some staff through attrition and has turned away some cases, she said. \nQuestion: When did the attrition begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - 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Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How long of a time do we refer to when we say \"\"the 1990s\"\"?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." } ]
55
2,040
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-994ddf5b441d4d92ba8f2626682a9187
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. Question: When can a women apply for immediate legal assistance services ?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to 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if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Church is brought back to life , but is an evil shell of himself . \nQuestion: Will Church live forever?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During a blackout , the house is attacked by aliens , who had previously killed Joe and abducted Iris . \nQuestion: How often do the aliens attack houses?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
57
2,039
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-77f9f84b863b490da1e55a246a6c2c91
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. Question: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: When does he usually have his breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them 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ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Is Wallace still married?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: How often does the shelter have to concern themselves with hijackers.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,010
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3308eddf052741dd9e9f15b02197499c
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. Question: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lgurio informs Callimaco that Nicia and Lucrezia are anxious to have a child . \nQuestion: How often to Nicia and Lucrezia express their desire to have children?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Nibras and Quso delivered money to Khallad in Bangkok during Khallad's January 2000 trip to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. \nQuestion: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent 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"Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What year did the Portuguese first attempt colonization of the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO 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2,043
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-a96be54f14e14409aecb47ef10cfa8e5
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. Question: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: Was the car still driving the next day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: When does he usually have his 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act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after 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\nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-1d8f4ee515954811acf5f89d566c6e62
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. Question: What happened to Tocqueville after he stopped advocating?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: How long has it taken for the death toll to reach this number?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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"Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock 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evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lucrezia is an honorable woman and does not at first agree to meet with the stranger . \nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-4fd1d9d8b0a24876b5b6dbb52033b50e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation."". Question: Will they feel forced to stay next year?
Yes.
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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: How long has it taken for the death toll to reach this number?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: What happened after the strikes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, 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situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: What happened after people were homeless and starving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and 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"inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7f278dd13f5043ccaee78b809f12ae77
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. Question: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: When did the deaths start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political 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yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources. \nQuestion: How long will it take to save money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-c05f904d93544aafa27ce486d0aad1fc
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. Question: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-f4b7011569224efea75604828b5da19e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. Question: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?
No.
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Bangkok. \nQuestion: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: How long has it taken for the death toll to reach this number?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and 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55
2,039
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-ae77381438314260a9e3f02520649036
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. Question: How often did the money help people?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: Is King Zog still living?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall 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Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were 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58
2,030
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2e13c9503f874643b38329e114d66505
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . Question: What happened after Brian Epstein died?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: When can a women apply for immediate legal assistance services ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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"Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: When does he usually have his breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How long did the trips 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"Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: What time did you eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 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58
2,040
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7f221ba4fecd4e54a143e99790283ee3
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. Question: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?
No.
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-5bed01dffa8543d18a27885692cf3a5f
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. Question: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?
No.
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e9db56a6a7304a3c8d18bdfe036e3e8c
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. Question: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?
Yes.
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56
2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-275d73dcb0654245945507adb49ab0bd
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. Question: How often is the courthouse video tour held?
No.
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57
2,029
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-468841552d98434d9b226c9ecdf89530
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. Question: Will they still be laughing later that day?
Yes.
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began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will 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ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
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2,039
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-44db0e07667b4c51b8e1a0eebf75c7d3
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. Question: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How often does Wallace travel outside of Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: What time did Wallace close on her home in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: What happened to Tocqueville after he stopped advocating?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
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2,041
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-9916f24fce1f46b3bc1287170e432360
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. Question: Can sound still travel tomorrow?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How long did the trips last?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: How often does the shelter have to concern themselves with hijackers.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: Did philosophers still hold Alberti's concept in high regard after Durer's alternate proposal?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: At what time did Einstein return home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,031
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e23eb7c542194d61ab9e3799a25d22de
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. Question: What time did you eat?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The organization has already lost some staff through attrition and has turned away some cases, she said. \nQuestion: When did the attrition begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,021
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-4ed662cd55cf49ddb5eda045db7b5072
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, ""You steal from life for art, Bernardo. Question: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: What happened to Tocqueville after he stopped advocating?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a levee is formed?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-dd4e91053c044a42941e69a6c903c2f8
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. Question: What day did the struggle begin?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: Was the religion created before it was introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lgurio informs Callimaco that Nicia and Lucrezia are anxious to have a child . \nQuestion: How often to Nicia and Lucrezia express their desire to have children?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources. \nQuestion: How long will it take to save money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7aba02d0c4174cce90d3762c89212f5e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation."". Question: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?
No.
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\nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: 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"Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How long had he had this enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk 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56
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3b0000ddf412443fb2ef8847745783ec
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. Question: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?
No.
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2,031
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7ddb28387f434b3a91caab6dea09945b
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. Question: How often is the spelling bee held?
No.
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a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are many haras (breeding stables) in the neighbourhood, and the big Norman posters are much in demand. \nQuestion: How often are the big Norman posters requested?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told me that she was heading for a drink and slipped out of the crowd. \nQuestion: How often does she have a drink?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
55
2,033
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-67840913730a45c1b94179bc182b1924
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. Question: Did you walk all night long?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: Is King Zog still living?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: When did Powell and the Prime Minister meet ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. \nQuestion: Is Colombia's democratic government stable?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: What time did Wallace close on her home in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,023
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-fa2f94366a3d4a1c820f77ff5d6fcc01
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. Question: What did he do after the rejection?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: What happened after people were homeless and starving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: Did you walk all night long?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: When did the deaths start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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56
2,018
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-f6210047b91f45b5ad2c3229ed06df94
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. Question: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: When did Powell and the Prime Minister meet ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: What time did you eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Church is brought back to life , but is an evil shell of himself . \nQuestion: Will Church live forever?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How often does Wallace travel outside of Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During a blackout , the house is attacked by aliens , who had previously killed Joe and abducted Iris . \nQuestion: How often do the aliens attack houses?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lgurio informs Callimaco that Nicia and Lucrezia are anxious to have a child . \nQuestion: How often to Nicia and Lucrezia express their desire to have children?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." } ]
58
2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-4af7639cb89840b2968215b80286a862
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. Question: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: Was the religion created before it was introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: Was the car still driving the next day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How long of a time do we refer to when we say \"\"the 1990s\"\"?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to 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Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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56
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-77357f17c0a54deda0e4dc4979b92181
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. Question: What happened after fate intervened?
No.
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2,020
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e3e65a368b284799aa24683558e95cf6
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. Question: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?
No.
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"Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told me that she was heading for a drink and slipped out of the crowd. \nQuestion: How often does she have a drink?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they 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2,039
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-80e2b0c8576b4ff4ab149974876a65a4
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. Question: How long was he lost in thoughts?
Yes.
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a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. \nQuestion: Is Colombia's democratic government stable?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: Did philosophers still hold Alberti's concept in high regard after Durer's alternate proposal?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: What happened after the strikes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: How long was the group chased by the assassins ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
2,036
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-4f0a685c89814d4f8098988cb652ee8a
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. Question: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told me that she was heading for a drink and slipped out of the crowd. \nQuestion: How often does she have a drink?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The organization has already lost some staff through attrition and has turned away some cases, she said. \nQuestion: When did the attrition begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: When did he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: Afterwards did Einstein and Chaplin know each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: Did you walk all night long?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: When can a women apply for immediate legal assistance services ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Church is brought back to life , but is an evil shell of himself . \nQuestion: Will Church live forever?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,023
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-08d18db551fb44669d7ffa81d6b6a800
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . Question: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During a blackout , the house is attacked by aliens , who had previously killed Joe and abducted Iris . \nQuestion: How often do the aliens attack houses?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Domestic violence survivors in Jackson, Vicksburg, Hattiesburg, Oxford and Pascagoula can all get help. \nQuestion: Could they seek help in their towns last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: How often does he recover stolen property for people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How often does Wallace travel outside of Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. \nQuestion: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: Did philosophers still hold Alberti's concept in high regard after Durer's alternate proposal?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: When does he usually have his breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How long had he had this enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
57
2,037
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e986e8dfc9254e61ba2e80b5e84e2946
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). Question: How long is the stock exchange open?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does 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Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: When did he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He loved spending time with him when he was younger, but he had moved last year. \nQuestion: How long did the move take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,037
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-bc6126f9102b4e588cfc18c35d159cdd
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. Question: When did he get a law degree?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: When does he usually have his breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta 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"targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lucrezia is an honorable woman and does not at first agree to meet with the stranger . \nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens 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"inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How long of a time do we refer to when we say \"\"the 1990s\"\"?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max 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57
2,048
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-38f0706fe8c44a1d9c4d227316ee38ee
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. Question: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: When did the deaths start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lucrezia is an honorable woman and does not at first agree to meet with the stranger . \nQuestion: Is lucrezia an honorable woman today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle 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?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. 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values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: How long was the group chased by the assassins ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy 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however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." } ]
58
2,028
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-43040e591ae340dabdf5bad70530ec90
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. Question: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: How long does a case usually last?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How often do the green and orange ball talk?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: When did he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: How long did they enjoy under the sun?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,004
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-71a27bd5347348d6b084576c548dcad6
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . Question: Is he still in handcuffs?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: What time did Wallace close on her home in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: What time did the author write this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources. \nQuestion: How long will it take to save money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He loved spending time with him when he was younger, but he had moved last year. \nQuestion: How long did the move take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How long has Wallace lived in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What year did the Portuguese first attempt colonization of the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: When did he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a levee is formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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56
2,046
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-b9bca08ff7754fc48b8c3169db35efc6
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. Question: What happened before the money was available?
No.
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2,023
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-cbad534508214dfa8b3f06496e70c17b
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. Question: What did he do with the ignored food?
Yes.
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56
2,032
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-bad5e8dd980444629cb49b18b69e0c2c
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. Question: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?
No.
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"inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco 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the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: What happened after people were homeless and starving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: What happened to Tocqueville after he stopped advocating?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,025
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3dc0cce05d804bb7bbad4d5134aac725
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. Question: When did Portugal get involved?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Is Wallace still married?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
2,033
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2be8f53e6ea84dbeae980bdccda6b4ff
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. Question: Did he still plead the next day?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How often does Wallace travel outside of Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: How long has it taken for the death toll to reach this number?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: When did the deaths start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What year did the Portuguese first attempt colonization of the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-0cb68f145eb64eeeb6a78fa058cbd94a
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. Question: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: How long does a case usually last?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: What happened after people were homeless and starving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. 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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: At what time did Einstein return home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How often are investigations like this launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw 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58
2,042
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-a0b8aa5f87e34205b49b2359bdf2f95e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. Question: How long was their average plane flight?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: How long was the group chased by the assassins ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Lgurio informs Callimaco that Nicia and Lucrezia are anxious to have a child . \nQuestion: How often to Nicia and Lucrezia express their desire to have children?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: Are Hamilton's friends and associates still included?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How often are investigations like this launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole 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the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. \nQuestion: Is Colombia's democratic government stable?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: When did Alexander the Great reign?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: What time did you eat?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,018
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-86938db580844f06a2784ddb82b76b95
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . Question: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: When did he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: Was the car still driving the next day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: How long did they enjoy under the sun?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Albanians first appear in the historical record in Byzantine sources of the late 11th century. \nQuestion: For how long did the Byzantines log historical records?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,032
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-28e0abf31645406d8291ace840888fc2
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. Question: How long does it take for a river to form?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers 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travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be 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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: Were they still confident once the spelling bee began?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7ae7d3af883b4f98987e2da0a0cd1334
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. Question: What time did he bark at the ducks?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How long did the trips last?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: How long does the robbery take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice 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\nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." } ]
58
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-28ac174149b745b0af0f65dc90c9b946
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. Question: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?
No.
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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How long did it take him to jump on the chair.?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How long did the trips last?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has 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}, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: When is this evolution expected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: What did Powell do after meeting with the Prime Minister ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his 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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his 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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,037
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-25f78ff3263c4c9f85bca220d328e7de
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. Question: How long did the trips last?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: How many times did the scout ship re-emerge from the hole?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
54
2,030
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-a9b26b9c222841fbad9d1a24cce766b2
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. Question: What happened after Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How often did the Assakenians flee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had 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Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: At what time did Einstein return home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: When were the initial programs decided on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told me that she was heading for a drink and slipped out of the crowd. \nQuestion: How often does she have a drink?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the 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2,018
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-86df8562ca5f43fdae46be4ea03030d9
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. Question: When did Johnson arrive to court?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: What happened after the grants were issued to the temples?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: What happened after the strikes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: When did Powell and the Prime Minister meet ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: Are they still in the shelter?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants 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still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-ef6b0e83d02d410ca00bc8882a79d0d9
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. Question: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?
No.
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before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain seized Gibraltar — in the name of the Hapsburg claimant — and retained it when the war was over. \nQuestion: How many times did the Spain and British fight over the territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone 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"targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That 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}, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: How long does a case usually last?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did 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57
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-c120f862685d4e3cbf18f5087e73d47a
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. Question: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?
Yes.
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long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: How long did they enjoy under the sun?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still 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53
2,025
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-605868eb25f44a0b9f5c6ccc3f90c950
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. Question: When did Alexander II die?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Nibras and Quso delivered money to Khallad in Bangkok during Khallad's January 2000 trip to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. \nQuestion: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: How long was he barking at the ducks?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: When did Alexander the Great reign?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Portuguese to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How often are trips made to the Persian Gulf by the interagency of the NSC?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: Before Alexander died how was the reform movement?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: What happened after the strikes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." } ]
57
2,045
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-1d7edc1e04aa425487f9c4f3b4556ba9
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. Question: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What happened after she told the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. Taylor step down for health reasons before or after he was replaced?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: How often did Ratners make a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Church is brought back to life , but is an evil shell of himself . \nQuestion: Will Church live forever?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Tocqueville was a classical liberal who advocated parliamentary government, but was skeptical of the extremes of democracy. \nQuestion: How often did he join different political [parties?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: What happened after the infrastructure was destroyed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
2,001
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-dc2a2b7d911342989ff6b7ce8c1d00f5
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. Question: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I suppose he was attracted to the commotion up the hill.\"\". \nQuestion: When was the commotion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: Was the amount convertible into 2 dollar shares last year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. \nQuestion: Is Colombia's democratic government stable?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-736f49b772164d4997b83bc7004f7c27
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. Question: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?
Yes.
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2af088dd841843dd9e8309a704ff0c14
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. Question: At what time was the investigation launched?
No.
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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: How long does the robbery take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-db74cc635f064f14a2b058f18f75dbf5
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. Question: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Did James A. 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"No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. \nQuestion: Does he have big paws today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 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profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Still , Preetam vows to marry Nandini if she meets him again . \nQuestion: How often did they think of each other?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: At what time was the investigation launched?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-a00f3e1c899c4a709bd775e77af57c07
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He also had very short legs, but really big paws. Question: Does he have big paws today?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At NEADS, the report of the hijacking was relayed immediately to Battle Commander Colonel Robert Marr. \nQuestion: How long did it take to relay the threat?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: What happens after a home is found?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: When does winter officially begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: When did Powell and the Prime Minister meet ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources. \nQuestion: How long will it take to save money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce 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"targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The previous numismatic record holder was an 1804 U.S. silver dollar, which sold for $4.14 million in 1999. \nQuestion: When was the silver dollar's value determined?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-bc507c8841714e4aa374225024d02f7a
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. Question: How often did fate intervene?
Yes.
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"Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: How many days did he try to show them to him?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military 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\"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander II's death caused a great setback for the reform movement. \nQuestion: When did Alexander II die?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: 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Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: How long has it taken for the death toll to reach this number?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e4131d34a62b43c89302c23434e084e8
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Nibras and Quso delivered money to Khallad in Bangkok during Khallad's January 2000 trip to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Question: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: How long does the robbery take?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It's hail crackled across the comm, and Tara spun to retake her seat at the helm. \nQuestion: What time of day was the storm?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All Muslims-as he defined them-therefore must take up arms in this fight. \nQuestion: What happened after the Muslims took arms?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a levee is formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3463ad6edbd94b34b0f0933d9a4bb72c
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. Question: What day is the courthouse video tour held?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: When did Alexander the Great reign?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did Ahmadinejad's ranting begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend 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and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: When did the number of electrons increase?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: How much time did Jerry spend at the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: Are Joe's parents farmers today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: Is he still wearing his work suit when he is relaxing on his days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-b610dd50d2c04357aeba6876a3c3c1c4
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. Question: How often are elections held?
No.
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"Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All Muslims-as he defined them-therefore must take up arms in this fight. \nQuestion: What happened after the Muslims took arms?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: When did he get a law degree?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the end , they drive off , listening to the radio . \nQuestion: Was the vehicle they were driving built before the trip started?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are many haras (breeding stables) in the neighbourhood, and the big Norman posters are much in demand. \nQuestion: How often are the big Norman posters requested?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: How long does it take sound to travel?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Exactly when did James A. Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's guidance was we need to take them out.\"\". \nQuestion: Has he always wanted to take them out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: When do they appear before the committees?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: How long did the trips last?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: What time can you expect the first bus of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joey spent the afternoon looking for his German Shepherd where they often played, like the field and forest. \nQuestion: Was Joey searching for his German Shepherd at night?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. \nQuestion: At what time did Einstein return home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: Is Joey safe and sound today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mindwipe will take its creation from my future self --but time too often does that without aid. \nQuestion: What happens after the mindwipe takes its creation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." } ]
55
2,016
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-2a13c4f8e5944b069b6bbc99a3c9d323
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: At this early stage in its history Japan was already (for the most part) only nominally ruled by the emperor. Question: Will the emperor always be in charge of Japan?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This sediment has been eroded off areas of land from upstream. \nQuestion: When does most of the erosion occur?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some of the people who took advantage of her through a questionable loan program were sent to jail. \nQuestion: How often had they been in jail before?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: How many times has he been in jail?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: Is he still in handcuffs?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How long does it take Mika to try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: What day did Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-03cb29fca15843eba54b7146b24ac2a0
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . Question: What did he do after the TV show's failure?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: How long does it take to grant a subpoena?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also submitted various suggestions as to its initial programs. \nQuestion: Did he continue submitting suggestions after the initial programs were decided?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- 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laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: Does Max have a long relationship with his doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , followed by other ports at Hyères, Antibes, and Nice. \nQuestion: Do you go to the ports again?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: How often had Jaanu beat up Preetam?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: Did you walk all night long?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: How many times a week does he do the laundry?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How often is RTSH used?", "targets": "No." } ]
56
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-c9561401fd644881ab1170961d7dc2cb
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . Question: How long does the robbery take?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Joe's parents are farmers and they have a huge farm with cows, chickens, and ducks. \nQuestion: What were Joe's parents before they were farmers?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How long did it take the membership to include Hamilton's friends and associates?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this case he looks to his girlfriend , Violet . \nQuestion: When did he look at Violet?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Convicted murderer Seth Baxter awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade . \nQuestion: When did he get chained to the table?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: One result was two NSC-led interagency trips to Persian Gulf states in 1999 and 2000. \nQuestion: Is the NSC still in the Persian Gulf?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Hitherward they came, Meeting our faces from the middle point, With us beyond but with a larger stride. \nQuestion: How often did they come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: Were the laws ridiculed prior to the new administration?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Third, no middle ground exists in what Qutb conceived as a struggle between God and Satan. \nQuestion: What day did the struggle begin?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: How often does the shelter have to concern themselves with hijackers.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The two become close friends but do not reveal the secrets . \nQuestion: What did they do after they became friends?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Dam Square was landlocked for the first time in its history. \nQuestion: How long was it not landlocked?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Church is brought back to life , but is an evil shell of himself . \nQuestion: Will Church live forever?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: How often do plants use energy to produce nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: Did Ahmadinejad's rantings continue once the women's movement ended?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: Did you walk all night long?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-51e22f6287bb402a876e5c287bdc5ca2
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the ""Grange"" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. Question: How long did it take to complete the house?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Assakenians to get to the fortress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Every Saturday we would go to the park and play Toodles' favorite game. \nQuestion: has it always been his favorite game?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In typography, Durer depicts the geometric construction of the Latin alphabet, relying on Italian precedent. \nQuestion: What does Durer do after this ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How often does he perform in TV shows?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So really, that's what many of the people are doing now,\"\" he said. \nQuestion: What did they done when they were done?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: Is King Zog still living?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: Did Tasha yell at Bernardo for the rest of the day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: When did the tenants begin to blame the neighbors?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: Can you eat a good breakfast tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: What happens after the hijackers are caught?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: When did Alexander the Great reign?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: What time did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How long did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: Are they still working in tandem today?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry swims in circles until Tom's head has done a 360 , and is then grabbed again . \nQuestion: What happened before Jerry swam in circles?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: How long did he act in the TV show?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. \nQuestion: What did the Assakenians do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a 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57
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3e4ad07995f548919d37d6427e75a913
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. Question: Is he still an enemy?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The official death toll has reached 114 -- including 66 women, 28 children and 20 men, the ministry said. \nQuestion: When did the deaths start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: What happened after the Portuguese attempted to colonize the new territory?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: Was the religion created before it was introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: What happened after Decatur County?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: When did she promise to care for the puppy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Malaysia, Powell met with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has led the country since 1981. \nQuestion: How long did Powell take to travel to Malaysia to meet the Prime Minister?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: What day is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What time was the enemy served his fate?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: What happened after Allan picked up the pen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: How long has the stock been 2 dollars per share?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: How long have they been evolving?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: Does the population exist in a state of semi starvation today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: When did Johnson arrive to court?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: Did Cathy always have this unsure feeling?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Afterwards she felt a lot better and went to sleep. \nQuestion: When did she go to sleep?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What day did the health initiatives pass?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Her mommy took her to the dog pound so that she could choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: Did they stay at the dog pound after choosing the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How long of a time do we refer to when we say \"\"the 1990s\"\"?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How long was it a violent world?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: What happened after fate intervened?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,029
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-9b17f23b54754787b4a1b3f3039bb71f
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. Question: How often did she tell the story?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. \nQuestion: What day did the WHO discover this fact?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: When did Scheherazade's plan work?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: Is the health initiative been passed as of today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: 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{ "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Justice Department released a statement on the alert the same day. \nQuestion: Was the Justice Department created before the statement?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How long is the stock exchange open?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: Can sound still travel tomorrow?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Johnson is a justice on California's Second District Court of Appeal. \nQuestion: How long does a case usually last?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: Do the original colonies still exist?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: How long have the Continents existed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: These rangers were too well trained to appear openly curious about their captain's guest. \nQuestion: How often do the rangers appear curious?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How often does Wallace travel outside of Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: What happens if they manage to escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: With large population movements in the 1990s to urban areas, the provision of education has undergone transformation as well. \nQuestion: How often do people move to urban areas today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The resolution creating the new intelligence committee structure should grant subpoena authority to the committee or committees. \nQuestion: When will the subpoena be granted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mzoudi studied in Dortmund, Bochum, and Muenster before moving to Hamburg in 1995. \nQuestion: Which year did Mzoudi study in Dortmund ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
58
2,025
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-e3c3b60233b24383a8a1c6611c207789
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. Question: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?
Yes.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: What happened after Brian Epstein died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: At what time did they lay down on the towels?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: \"\"No, I am not an existentialist. \nQuestion: At what time did the interview air?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He jumped on his favorite chair and looked down as Maggie ran under it. \nQuestion: How often did he use his favorite chair?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are many haras (breeding stables) in the neighbourhood, and the big Norman posters are much in demand. \nQuestion: How often are the big Norman posters requested?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Nibras and Quso delivered money to Khallad in Bangkok during Khallad's January 2000 trip to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. \nQuestion: Did Nibras and Quso each return home after the delivery?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They like to play hopscotch or jump rope but that day they wanted to play tag. \nQuestion: Were they playing tag the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: How long does it take for a river to form?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: Is he still an enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: Who did Wallace live with before moving to Athens?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical 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choose one that she wanted. \nQuestion: What did they do after she chose the dog that she wanted?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On London's Stock Exchange, Reuters shares rose five pence to 913 pence ($14.43). \nQuestion: How often does it rise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: What happened after the plane took off?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then they laid down on some towels and enjoyed the sun. \nQuestion: How long did they enjoy under the sun?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: Was the religion created before it was introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How often are funds garnered from Congress?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How often can people expect to have justice?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How long had Joey been safe and sound?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20. \nQuestion: What happened after produce was bought at the farmers market?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you rode the bus or were driven in a car?. \nQuestion: After entering the bus, would you still be on a bus ride the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When does a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: How long was the group chased by the assassins ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you walked, you used chemical energy from the food you ate. \nQuestion: What time did you eat?", "targets": "No." } ]
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2,025
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-ff667cfed2a346ef86916cae480fc26e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . Question: What happened after Ronnie and Riya were killed?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) is the public radio and TV broadcaster of Albania, founded by King Zog in 1938. \nQuestion: How long has RTSH been established?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: Were the royal family members ever sent back to prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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\nQuestion: On average, how often do they feel stuck in the situation?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: Is the horse calm today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: How often are elections held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: Was the hijack still in process when they received word?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: Are we still throwing out packaging?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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59
2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-c8b9b48cc5c8453690f5a2ca6fd0916c
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). Question: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?
No.
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"inputs": "Sentence: The cute red ball rolled over to the blue ball and said hello. \nQuestion: When did the red ball roll to the blue ball?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: What time of day would a typical hunt start?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical 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"Sentence: All the puppies at the dog pound need a loving home. \nQuestion: When did the puppies become available for adoption?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: Is the investigation still going to be going on 50 years from now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: and jumped up and down on the side walk trying to get him to see them. \nQuestion: At what time did he jump on the sidewalk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will 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56
2,045
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-71bff69bc17f4badbf575ff9a8cc3416
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . Question: What did Jerry do after coming home from the pier?
No.
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"inputs": "Sentence: Alexander the Great's accomplishments and legacy have been depicted in many cultures. \nQuestion: Does Alexander the Great's legacy still persist in the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He them imprisons the royal family in his prison . \nQuestion: How many times was the royal family in prison?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It too has many Continents are much older than ocean basins. \nQuestion: What day of the week did the Continents come into existence?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. 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2,029
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-fe7295c859c146be8910d4521948b365
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In 1996 the WHO found that much of the population existed in a state of ``semi-starvation.''. Question: What day did the WHO discover this fact?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: Was he elected for a lifetime?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How often did fate intervene?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: Was the dog happy?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What time does the sound energy get transferred?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness. \nQuestion: What did the scout ship do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Islam later emerged as the majority religion during the centuries of Ottoman rule, though a significant Christian minority remained. \nQuestion: Is Islam still the majority religion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are many haras (breeding stables) in the neighbourhood, and the big Norman posters are much in demand. \nQuestion: How often are the big Norman posters requested?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How often does Preetam lose her things and gets them back?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: What happened before the money was available?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Allan to crouch over his desk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: Is the chief justice still honorable today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After several years of private practice from 1982-90, he became the judge of Decatur County Court for a year. \nQuestion: How often are judges elected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Shortly before she left, Tasha said, \"\"You steal from life for art, Bernardo. \nQuestion: What did Benardo do next?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jerry goes out to the pier and casts his favorite bait : cheese . \nQuestion: Did Jerry go out to the pier next day ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Upsetting many of his colleagues and contemporaries in France, the book brought about the final split with Sartre. \nQuestion: Were his colleagues still angry next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: How long were the imperialists presumed to hold power?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: What did Alexander II do before releasing his plan?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
58
2,030
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-7d9a464a5cc74d42a2ee3605b75dfa25
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. Question: How long did she tell the story?
No.
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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In a matter of 48 hours, Alexander II planned to release his plan for the duma to the Russian people. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Alexander II to say his plan?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A majority of 65 votes in the 128-member body was required to reject his reinstatement. \nQuestion: What did he do after the rejection?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What happened before Ratners's made a profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: What time was the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: When did he begin to accept the military aid?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The program avoids legal jargon, offers a courthouse video tour and sticks to a fifth-grade vocabulary. \nQuestion: How often is the courthouse video tour held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Only certain animals were able to get at the plants hidden nectar. \nQuestion: When did the animals get to the plant's hidden nectar?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He named the house, which was completed in 1802, the \"\"Grange\"\" after his grandfather Alexander's estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. \nQuestion: How long did it take to complete the house?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There were a couple times that the family dog, Mika, has tried to take Joey from Marsha and eat him!. \nQuestion: How often does Mika try to eat Joey?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When Mary called Max's name he left the squirrel and happily returned to Mary, wagging his tail as he went. \nQuestion: Does Mary still have Max today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After finally sleeping with Lucrezia , Callimaco confesses everything . \nQuestion: How long had Callimaco pursued Lucrezia?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Magnets are able to place a force on certain materials. \nQuestion: What happens after the force is placed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: What happens once a levee is formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: When were the grants introduced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: When did the ceremony take place?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: What happened after these regions were carved out?", 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?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: How often do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . \nQuestion: Will Schahzenan's army still reside in the city?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: Is she still a student at Pfeiffer University?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Princes and princesses judged the merits of birds, insects, flowers, roots, or seashells. \nQuestion: How often did they judge the merits of objects?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: What if you 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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-0c44cdb88bf14801be655ab8a9c30f67
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . Question: When did Scheherazade's plan work?
Yes.
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"Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What time does he arrive for work as a defense attorney?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Atta and Omari boarded a 6:00 A.M. flight from Portland to Boston's Logan International Airport. \nQuestion: How many times a month do they fly on a plane?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In Colombia, the drug-financed guerrillas trying to seize the country and destroy democracy include M-19, which Castro has clearly backed. \nQuestion: Is 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"targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A levee is a raised strip of sediments deposited close to the waters edge. \nQuestion: When was there a sediment deposit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They packed up the car and drove to the library, ready for a fun morning. \nQuestion: When did they get to the library?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The new novel takes place in a morally gray and often violent world. \nQuestion: How often is there violence?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Now, following Ressam's arrest, the FBI asked for an unprecedented number of special wiretaps. \nQuestion: How often does the FBI ask for wire tap permission?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How often did the Persian Gulf War take place?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The award was named after the chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to honor his statewide vision on justice. \nQuestion: How long was the chief justice in standing?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: On Fridays, Billy answers in a loud voice and Sally in a quiet voice. \nQuestion: How long does it take for them to answer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been 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{ "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: How often do people come to the store ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: What happened before Hamilton's friends and associates were included?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: When he's not working for a Washington defense attorney, Lucas recovers stolen property for a 40% cut. \nQuestion: What does he do after his shifts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: Is he still keeping one prince alive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Serbian, who beat Tsonga in the 2008 Australian Open final, ended the dream run of Australian 18-year-old Bernard Tomic. \nQuestion: How often had the Serbian beat Tsonga before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule, they've often become standard practice in other states. \nQuestion: How long have the laws been subject to ridicule?", "targets": "No." } ]
55
2,047
task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-3d57c98926e7475eb8370371334db50d
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. Question: How often does the shelter have to concern themselves with hijackers.?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: About a third of what we throw out is packaging. \nQuestion: How often is the packaging thrown out?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: As winter approaches, some plants respond by their leaves changing color. \nQuestion: How many times in a year do the leaves change color?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: How often do Hamilton's friends use their membership?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Zarco and Teixeira were appointed co-go­vern­ors of Madeira, while Perestrelo was awarded Porto Santo. \nQuestion: How long were Zarco and Teixeira co-governors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: But while Ahmadinejad's mercurial rants captured our media's attention, back in Iran a coordinated strategy against the women's movement continued. \nQuestion: When did the women's movement start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: Is Hall still serving?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Several tenants blame other neighbors as perpetrators of the rift, however. \nQuestion: How long has there been a rift between neighbors?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Peter wanted to show off his bark, but he was too tired. \nQuestion: How long did Peter want to bark for?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What time did he bark at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Persian Gulf War destroyed much of the country's medical infrastructure, according to a report by the World Health Organization. \nQuestion: How long did it take the Persian Gulf War to destroy the country's medical infrastructure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: What happens after they wait?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried to halt the Dayaks' piracy and head-hunting while defending their more \"\"morally acceptable\"\" customs. \nQuestion: What time of day does he usually speak?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: How often do Ratners's shares get this high?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Because then they feel like they are forced to stay in that situation.\"\". \nQuestion: Will they feel forced to stay next year?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer rejected Alberti's concept of an objective beauty, proposing a relativist notion of beauty based on variety. \nQuestion: How often are philosophical concepts rejected?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also operate a legal arm that assists migrant workers from Texas to Kentucky. \nQuestion: Are migrant workers currently moving from Texas to Kentucky?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: When did the movie jump?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max seemed to be happy to have his human by his side as well as a new doggy friend. \nQuestion: When did Max meet up with his human and doggy friend?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: Will they still be laughing later that day?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. \nQuestion: Does the book still differentiate between the 2?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: A plant uses a lot of energy to produce nectar. \nQuestion: What happens after the nectar is produced?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. Taylor, who stepped down as chairman, president and chief executive in March for health reasons. \nQuestion: Does James A. Taylor permanently serve as chief executive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: What happened prior to the formation of the committee?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: It refers to a woman who is dangerously attractive, and lures men to their downfall with her sexual attractiveness. \nQuestion: How long does it take to lure men to their downfall?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The person may walk a half mile in the wrong direction!. \nQuestion: How does the person walk in the wrong direction?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: Was Pushkin always a spokesman for literary radicals?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Thats because the sound couldnt travel without air particles to transfer the sound energy. \nQuestion: What happens after the sound energy is transferred?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He also promises to `` come to '' him . \nQuestion: What time will he come?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: We may promise \"\"justice for all,\"\" but for those who can't afford a lawyer, that promise is often a lie. \nQuestion: How long did it take to afford a lawyer?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: , native Archaic Indians began to develop a lasting hunting and gathering culture. \nQuestion: Did they always have a hunting and gathering culture?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Christianity was introduced into Gaul in the first century a.d. \nQuestion: How often were teaching services held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the beginning of the fourth century the Algarve had a bishop in place, based in Faro. \nQuestion: What year did the bishop arrive in Faro?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: What happens post evolution?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In actual practice, however, we act too often as if we only cared for economic values. \nQuestion: What day do we only care for economic values?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They also argued that Hall's litigious style hampered their ability to garner funds from Congress. \nQuestion: How long was Hall in office?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: How long was their average plane flight?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: What does Martinez do after he works?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This time, however, the anonymous artist worked in tandem with the director of Bristol museum in the UK. \nQuestion: How often had they worked together before?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarah is dating the curator Michael Pierce , a single father who is away from the museum that night . \nQuestion: When will Michael be back at the museum?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He says that instead of everyone dying , they could keep at least one of their princes alive . \nQuestion: What was happening before he decided to keep at least one prince alive?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Those in the shelter wondered if the aircraft had been shot down pursuant to this authorization. \nQuestion: What happened after the aircraft was shot down?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They first traveled by plane around Europe, where they saw many different people and sights. \nQuestion: What happened after the planes would land.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Max and Joey would often run through fields in a game of chase. \nQuestion: How long would they run through the fields?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Jaanu , who has been following Nandini , beats up Preetam thinking that he is in love with Nandini . \nQuestion: Is Preetam in love with Nandini today?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Sarawak's coast and jungle interior were controlled by the Iban — Sea Dayak pirates and Land Dayak slash-and-burn farmers. \nQuestion: How often had the Iban had control of the Sarawak's coast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: What happens after it is in motion?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The NMCC learned about United 93 from the White House. \nQuestion: What happened after the NMCC learned of United 93?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Whatever their origins, their culture evolved under the pressure and influence of foreign forces. \nQuestion: Have they always been there?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: When did they go home?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: Will a levee go away?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During a blackout , the house is attacked by aliens , who had previously killed Joe and abducted Iris . \nQuestion: How often do the aliens attack houses?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-570c498166c540d7b8f9466fbb1cf5fe
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Studios, gave Einstein a tour of his studio and introduced him to Chaplin. Question: At what time did Einstein return home?
No.
[ { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: Was the group still chased after Ronnie and Riya were killed by the assassins?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. 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"Sentence: Natural Levees A flooding river often forms natural levees along its banks. \nQuestion: When would a levee form?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The leaders of the Department of Homeland Security now appear before 88 committees and subcommittees of Congress. \nQuestion: How often are they required to appear?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Martinez works two jobs as a physician's assistant and supports his elderly parents and 8-year-old son. \nQuestion: Does Martinez work on the weekdays?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They woke up and the sun was beginning to set. \nQuestion: Was the sun setting the next evening?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Delighted , Preetam goes in search of her watch and brings it back . \nQuestion: How long did Preetam take in search of her watch ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. \nQuestion: How long did the investigation span?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: Are the immediate legal assistance services permanent?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Estimates of his date of birth vary by well over a century. \nQuestion: How often was he born?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Britain finally ceded the island to Spain in the year 1802, under the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. \nQuestion: What happened after the treaty was signed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The fiction of Japanese imperial power had become infinitely extendable. \nQuestion: Did the illusion of imperial power extend into the modern era?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: However , by the time Schahzenan's army reaches the city , Scheherazade's plan has worked . 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Charlie decides to rob the train with the help of imprisoned Don and con-artist Victor Braganza . \nQuestion: What happened after they robbed the train?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: What did he do with the ignored food?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Direct control of the political operations of the entirety of Algeria, however, was not. \nQuestion: When was the control gained over Algeria politics?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He succeeds James A. 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Taylor step down from his position?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Boston Center TMU [Traffic Management Unit], we have a problem here. \nQuestion: How often did problems arise?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The king of Gandhara then stops everyone from grabbing the little food that is provided . \nQuestion: How often are they able to eat?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: There are now more protons than electrons inside the atom. \nQuestion: What happened after the number of electrons rose?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Vice President's task force was just getting under way when the 9/11 attack occurred. \nQuestion: When did the 9/11 attack happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Some are trying to escape eviction or an abusive marriage. \nQuestion: When do they typically escape?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: About 30% of Ratners's profit already is derived from the U.S. \nQuestion: What day did Ratners realize he had made profit?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She began to tell the story of Majestic, the wild horse who could not be calmed. \nQuestion: How often did she tell the story?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: How long does he spend at the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: To this end it succeeded with relatively few blood-soaked episodes in its colonial history. \nQuestion: How often did they succeed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the opening scene , Randy Morton describes a typical Friday afternoon at the Waldorf . \nQuestion: What did he do after leaving the Waldorf?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: How often does the shelter have to concern themselves with hijackers.?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Although disruption efforts around the world had achieved some successes, the core of Bin Laden's organization remained intact. \nQuestion: How often were disruption efforts made?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mr. Barco has refused U.S. troops or advisers but has accepted U.S. military aid. \nQuestion: What happened after Mr. Barco accepted the military aid?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Chernow notes how the membership soon included many of Hamilton's friends and associates. \nQuestion: Are Hamilton's friends and associates still included?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They need only position themselves near a company's satellite dish and wait. \nQuestion: How long will it take for them to position themselves?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She told them that she would help take care of the puppy, if she could have one. \nQuestion: How often did she ask for a puppy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The group are chased by the assassins and Ronnie and Riya are killed . \nQuestion: How long was the group chased by the assassins ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." } ]
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task020_mctaco_span_based_question
task020-88a4cb0ddd544b5f8784d9c9c2b8ce6e
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: In particular, the author differentiates between what he terms 'dominance' and a particular version of 'colonization'. Question: What time did the author write this?
No.
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ball was stupid. \nQuestion: How long was the green ball talking to the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: What time did the mother look on?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Durer's father died in 1502, and his mother died in 1513. \nQuestion: Was Durer alive when his mother died?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The dog accompanied him, frisking about him in friendly fashion. \nQuestion: How often do the go for a walk?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In school, Atta came across as very intelligent and reasonably pleasant, with an excellent command of the German language. \nQuestion: How long was Atta in the school?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Then the green ball told the orange ball that blue ball was stupid. \nQuestion: When did the green ball approach the orange ball?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The movie then jumps to 1967 , after Brian Epstein has died . \nQuestion: Is Brian Epstein still dead?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In this way the other major congressional interests can be brought together in the new committee's work. \nQuestion: When was the committee formed?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Often times women are in need of immediate legal assistance services for the protection of the mother and the child. \nQuestion: When can a women apply for immediate legal assistance services ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: That amount is convertible into shares of Meridian common stock at $2 a share during its one-year term. \nQuestion: What happens after the amount is converted to shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: Was he still lost in thought in the evening ?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The mother, looking on, learns of the ways of God with men. \nQuestion: Was the mother looking on for 48 hours?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: How often did the strikes happen?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. \nQuestion: When did she leave Hunter Huss?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: I clapped her shoulder to show I was not laughing at her. \nQuestion: What happened after they clapped her shoulder?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: She explained that Frank 's father was an alcoholic and that his mother worked as a toll booth operator . \nQuestion: How long has Frank's father been an alcoholic?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In the mean time fate had avenged Law on one of his lesser enemies. \nQuestion: How long had he had this enemy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: After the August missile strikes, diplomatic options to press the Taliban seemed no more promising than military options. \nQuestion: When did the strikes start?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Grants of tax-free land over the years had been made to Buddhist temples and members of the court aristocracy. \nQuestion: Are the grants still available to court aristocracy?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: This means it is not moving yet, but it has the potential to move. \nQuestion: Will it still have potential energy once it is in motion?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What happened after the rise in shares?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He ran all around the pond, barking at the ducks. \nQuestion: What did he do after he barked at the ducks?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Spanish rule dictated Portugal's inadvertent involvement in Spain's ongoing wars. \nQuestion: When did Portugal get involved?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: They then took a boat to Africa and Asia, where they went on a trip through the mountains. \nQuestion: What time did the boat arrive?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If I cannot carry my groceries or my laundry, how can I live?. \nQuestion: What happened to the clothes?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The clock could be heard ticking through the air and glass of the jar. \nQuestion: when was the clock ticking?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Mintie, her colleagues say, could have made a lot of money in private practice. \nQuestion: What does Mintie do after she makes money?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. \nQuestion: How long has Wallace lived in Athens?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: During breakfast one morning, he seemed lost in thought and ignored his food. \nQuestion: How long was he lost in thoughts?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Ana studied very hard to be the best she could be at spelling. \nQuestion: Did Ana continue to study hard the next year?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: If you have ever heard, \"\"Eat a good breakfast\"\", thats why. \nQuestion: What time do you eat a good breakfast?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Pushkin gradually became committed to social reform and emerged as a spokesman for literary radicals. \nQuestion: How long did it take for Pushkin to commit to social reform?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The most powerful families thus carved out for themselves whole regions that were to become the fiefdoms of Japanese feudalism. \nQuestion: How long did it take families to become powerful enough to do this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: So from now on, Marsha takes extra special care to make sure Joey is safe and sound at all times. \nQuestion: How often was Joey safe and sound?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The side of Malaquez's parcel gave way to reveal a greenmunk caught in a sheen of solid air. \nQuestion: How long was the greenmunk visible?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Finley only realizes with hindsight that his misdeeds far surpass those of Violet . \nQuestion: What did he do after he realized this?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The postwar period began, however, with millions of displaced people homeless and starving. \nQuestion: Was the postwar period happening 20 years later?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Casino operators had to reassess the nature of their business. \nQuestion: Are they operating the business on their days off?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: At current rates of use, coal will last about 300 years. \nQuestion: How often are the coal reserves calculated?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The state has been first to pass major public health initiatives that have spread throughout the country. \nQuestion: What happened before the health initiatives were passed?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. \nQuestion: What time would Cathy wonder about these things?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The Portuguese Crown, delighted with its first important discovery, immediately embarked on a program of colonization. \nQuestion: How often did the Portuguese send new settlers to the colonies?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: When will the money start helping people?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Allan crouched over his desk once more, pen in hand and mind blank. \nQuestion: Is Allan still crouched over his desk right now?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Schools were scarce between World War I and World War II. \nQuestion: What occurred between World War I and World War II?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He then starred in a TV show Which was a failure both critically and commercially . \nQuestion: What did he do after the TV show's failure?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: The legitimization of gambling led to its increased legalization across the US. \nQuestion: How often has gambling been legalized?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: Eventually, the shelter received word that the alleged hijacker 5 miles away had been a medevac helicopter. \nQuestion: When did the shelter receive the information?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He tried and tried to please every person who came to the store, but they all picked smaller puppies. \nQuestion: Did he still plead the next day?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: You can see examples of people with gravitational potential energy in 1.5 Figure below. \nQuestion: What will a typical person do after reviewing the example?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: In London at mid-afternoon yesterday, Ratners's shares were up 2 pence (1.26 cents), at 260 pence ($1.64). \nQuestion: What time did the rise happen?", "targets": "Yes." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: By the time the spelling bee arrived Ana and her best friend were sure she would win. \nQuestion: How often is the spelling bee held?", "targets": "No." }, { "inputs": "Sentence: He estimated the money will help handle at least another 180 cases next year. \nQuestion: How often did the money help people?", "targets": "Yes." } ]
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task020-3d90ea30a5aa4f5588af06f131026a73
The answer will be 'yes' if the provided sentence contains an explicit mention that answers the given question. Otherwise, the answer should be 'no'. Instances where the answer is implied from the sentence using "instinct" or "common sense" (as opposed to being written explicitly in the sentence) should be labeled as 'no'.
Sentence: Our investigation has uncovered no credible evidence that any person in the United States gave the hijackers substantial financial assistance. Question: How long did the investigation span?
No.
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