[User]
Which numbered sense of "copy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either <t>copy</t> can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which sense of "copy" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence:

 "Either <t>copy</t> can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

 This sentence is talking about genetics/biology. The word "copy" here refers to something that can "make proteins" and is related to cell growth and cancer. In genetics, we often talk about "copies" of genes or chromosomes - meaning the instances or versions of genetic material.

 The sentence says "Either copy can make the proteins... both copies must be impaired." This suggests there are two instances or versions of something (likely genes or alleles).

 Let me look at the options:

 1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
    - This is about documents/records. Doesn't fit with making proteins.

 2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress
    - This is about duplicates or replicas. In biology, when we talk about "copies" of genes, we mean the instances or versions that are similar/identical to each other. Each chromosome has a copy of the gene.
    - Actually, looking at the context: "Either copy can make the proteins... both copies must be impaired" - this is referring to two instances/versions of a gene (like the two alleles, or perhaps the two copies of a chromosome in a diploid organism).
    - In genetics, we commonly say "both copies of a gene" referring to the two alleles or the two homologous chromosomes.
    - This fits sense 2 - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing. Each copy of the gene is similar/identical to the other.

 3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
    - This is about text for publishing. Doesn't fit.

 4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy
    - This is about news content. Doesn't fit.

 So the answer should be 2.

 Wait, let me think more carefully.

 The sentence is: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

 This is talking about tumor suppressor genes or oncogenes. In genetics, humans are diploid, meaning we have two copies of each gene (one from each parent). When discussing cancer genetics, we often talk about how both copies of a tumor suppressor gene need to be mutated for cancer to develop (the "two-hit hypothesis").

 The word "copy" here refers to each of the two instances of the gene. Each is a version or replica of the gene.

 Sense 2 says: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing"

 In the biological context, the two copies of a gene are similar/identical to each other. One copy comes from the mother, one from the father, and they are copies of the same gene.

 Actually, looking at the examples for sense 2: "she made a copy of the designer dress"

 In the sentence, "Either copy" refers to either one of the two gene copies. Each copy is a thing (a gene) that is similar or identical to the other copy.

 Yes, sense 2 is the best fit.

 Let me double-check the other senses to be sure:

 Sense 1: reproduction of a written record - no, we're talking about biological entities.
 Sense 3: matter to be printed - no.
 Sense 4: material for journalism - no.

 So the answer is 2.


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[User]
Which numbered sense of "need" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins <t>needed</t> to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=require as useful, just, or proper | examples=It takes nerve to do what she did
2. definition=have need of | examples=This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
3. definition=have or feel a need for | examples=always needing friends and money

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reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "need" is used in the given sentence.

The sentence is: "Either copy can make the proteins <t>needed</t> to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

The word "needed" is marked with <t></t> tags.

Let me analyze the three senses:

1. "require as useful, just, or proper" - This seems like a general requirement sense. The example "It takes nerve to do what she did" doesn't seem to match this definition well (that example seems to be for a different word, maybe "nerve" or "take"), but the definition suggests something is required or necessary.

2. "have need of" - This suggests the subject possesses a need for something. The example "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner" uses "wants" which is similar to "needs" in the sense of requiring something.

3. "have or feel a need for" - This suggests a subjective feeling of need. The example "always needing friends and money" suggests a personal desire or requirement.

Now looking at the sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth..."

Here, "needed" is a past participle functioning as an adjective modifying "proteins". It means the proteins are required/necessary to control cell growth.

This is a passive construction where the proteins are the thing being needed (required) by the process of controlling cell growth.

Sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper" - This seems to fit best. The proteins are required/necessary for controlling cell growth.

Sense 2: "have need of" - This would imply the proteins have a need for something, but here the proteins are the object of need (they are what is needed).

Sense 3: "have or feel a need for" - This is about feeling a need, which doesn't apply to proteins.

Actually, looking more carefully:

Sense 1 definition: "require as useful, just, or proper" - this is about requiring something.
Sense 2 definition: "have need of" - this is about needing something (possessing the need).
Sense 3 definition: "have or feel a need for" - similar to sense 2 but with emphasis on feeling.

In the sentence "proteins needed to control cell growth", the proteins are required (by the cell/organism) to control cell growth. So the proteins are the object of the need.

But looking at the examples:
- Sense 1 example: "It takes nerve to do what she did" - this doesn't seem to match "require as useful, just, or proper". Actually, looking at it, this might be a formatting issue where the examples don't match the definitions, or I'm misunderstanding.

Wait, let me reconsider. These look like dictionary entries from WordNet or similar.

In WordNet:
- Sense 1 (need.v.01): require, need, want - require as useful, just, or proper
- Sense 2 (need.v.02): want, need, require - have need of
- Sense 3 (need.v.03): need - have or feel a need for

Actually, looking at WordNet:
- need.v.01: require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"
- need.v.02: have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
- need.v.03: have or feel a need for; "always needing friends and money"

In the sentence: "proteins needed to control cell growth"

This is a passive participle. The proteins are required/necessary for controlling cell growth.

This aligns with sense 1: "require as useful, just, or proper" - the proteins are required (necessary) for the purpose of controlling cell growth.

Sense 2 "have need of" would be if the proteins needed something else.
Sense 3 "have or feel a need for" would also be if the proteins needed something else (and implies sentience/feeling).

So the answer should be 1.

But wait, let me double-check the exact wording. The sentence uses "needed" as an adjective/participle modifying proteins, indicating the proteins are necessary/required for controlling cell growth.

Sense 1: require as useful, just, or proper - this is the "require" sense where something is necessary for a purpose.
Sense 2: have need of - this is the "want/need" sense where a subject lacks something.
Sense 3: have or feel a need for - similar to sense 2.

Yes, sense 1 is correct.

Actually, looking at the example for sense 1 again: "It takes nerve to do what she did" - this seems like it might be for a different sense, or perhaps I'm misreading. Let me think... "It takes nerve" - "take" here means require. So "It requires nerve to do what she did". So yes, sense 1 is about something requiring something else.

In our sentence: "proteins needed to control cell growth" = "proteins required to control cell growth".

So the answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "control" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to <t>control</t> cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=exercise authoritative control or power over | examples=control the budget
2. definition=lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | examples=moderate your alcohol intake
3. definition=handle and cause to function | examples=do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
4. definition=control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage | examples=She manipulates her boss
5. definition=check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard | examples=Are you controlling for the temperature?
6. definition=verify by using a duplicate register for comparison | examples=control an account
7. definition=be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | examples=He verified that the valves were closed
8. definition=have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | examples=Do you control these data?

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "control" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence and the definitions.

Sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to <t>control</t> cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

The word "control" here is used in the context of proteins controlling cell growth. This means regulating or managing cell growth.

Let me look at the definitions:

1. exercise authoritative control or power over - This is about having power/authority over something, like controlling a budget. Not quite right for biological regulation.

2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits - This is about restraining or limiting something. "Control cell growth" could mean regulating it, keeping it within limits. This seems like a strong candidate.

3. handle and cause to function - This is about operating machinery. Not right for cell growth.

4. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage - This is about manipulation. Not right.

5. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard - This is about scientific controls. Not right.

6. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison - This is about verification/accounting. Not right.

7. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something - This is about verifying. Not right.

8. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of - This is about understanding. Not right.

Definition 2 says "lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits". In biology, when we say proteins "control" cell growth, we mean they regulate it - keep it in check, restrain it, or manage it within proper limits.

Actually, looking more carefully at definition 2: "lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits" - examples include "moderate your alcohol intake."

In the sentence, "control cell growth" means to regulate cell growth - to keep it within proper bounds. This matches definition 2.

Wait, let me reconsider definition 1: "exercise authoritative control or power over" - this is more about commanding or dominating.

Definition 2 is about restraining, limiting, moderating.

In biological contexts, "control" often means to regulate or manage. The proteins are regulating cell growth - keeping it from growing too much or ensuring it grows properly.

Actually, looking at WordNet or similar lexical databases (which this seems to be based on), sense 2 is often the "restrain" or "hold back" sense.

But let me think about the specific context. The sentence says proteins are needed to "control" cell growth. In cancer biology, tumor suppressor genes make proteins that control (regulate/restrain) cell growth. When both copies are impaired, cancer arises because the growth is no longer controlled (restrained).

So the sense is about restraining or keeping within limits - definition 2.

Definition 1 would be more like "The manager controls the department" - having authority.

Definition 2 is "control your temper" - hold in restraint.

"Control cell growth" = keep cell growth in check, restrain it, regulate it.

Yes, definition 2 is the correct answer.

Wait, I should double-check if there's any other interpretation.

Could it be definition 1? "Exercise authoritative control or power over" - do proteins exercise authority over cell growth? That's metaphorical, but definition 2 is more specific to the biological mechanism of regulation/restraint.

Definition 2: "lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits"

In biological contexts, "control" means to regulate. Regulation involves keeping something within limits. So definition 2 fits best.

The answer should be 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "cell" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control <t>cell</t> growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=any small compartment | examples=the cells of a honeycomb
2. definition=(biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
3. definition=a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
4. definition=a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
5. definition=a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
6. definition=small room in which a monk or nun lives
7. definition=a room where a prisoner is kept

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "cell" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control <t>cell</t> growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

 Let's analyze the context:
 - The sentence mentions "proteins needed to control cell growth"
 - It mentions "cancer"
 - It mentions "both copies" (likely referring to gene copies/alleles)

 This is clearly a biological context. The word "cell" here refers to the biological unit of life, specifically in the context of cell growth and cancer.

 Looking at the senses:
 1. any small compartment (like honeycomb) - not this one
 2. (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms... - this matches the biological context of cell growth and cancer
 3. electric cell/battery - not this one
 4. political cell - not this one
 5. mobile phone/cell phone - not this one
 6. monk's room - not this one
 7. prison cell - not this one

 The correct sense is #2, which is the biological definition.

 The answer should be just the number: 2


[User]
Which numbered sense of "growth" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell <t>growth</t>, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | examples=he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children
2. definition=a progression from simpler to more complex forms | examples=the growth of culture
3. definition=a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important | examples=the increase in unemployment
4. definition=vegetation that has grown | examples=a growth of trees
5. definition=the gradual beginning or coming forth | examples=figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece
6. definition=(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
7. definition=something grown or growing | examples=a growth of hair

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "growth" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell <t>growth</t>, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be impaired."

Let me analyze the sentence context:
- It mentions "cell growth"
- It mentions "cancer"
- It talks about proteins controlling cell growth
- It mentions copies (likely referring to gene copies or alleles)

Now let's look at the senses:

1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
   - This seems to be about organism development, not specifically cell growth in the context of cancer.

2. a progression from simpler to more complex forms
   - This is more abstract/cultural evolution.

3. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
   - This is general increase in size/number.

4. vegetation that has grown
   - Plants specifically.

5. the gradual beginning or coming forth
   - Emergence/development.

6. (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)
   - This mentions pathology and abnormal proliferation, which fits with the cancer context. However, the sentence says "control cell growth" not necessarily "abnormal growth" yet. But in the context of cancer, cell growth often refers to the proliferation that when uncontrolled leads to cancer.

7. something grown or growing
   - Physical growth like hair.

Wait, let me reconsider. The sentence says "control cell growth" in the context of cancer. In biology/cell biology, "cell growth" usually refers to the process by which cells increase in size and/or number (proliferation).

But looking at sense 1: "the process of an individual organism growing organically" - this is about the whole organism, not cells.

Sense 6 is specifically about pathology/abnormal proliferation (tumors).

However, the sentence is talking about controlling normal cell growth (which when uncontrolled leads to cancer). The phrase "cell growth" in biology typically refers to the process of cell proliferation and increase in cell mass.

But sense 6 specifically mentions "abnormal proliferation" and "tumor". The sentence mentions that when control is lost (both copies impaired), cancer arises. So it's talking about the normal process of cell growth that needs to be controlled.

Actually, looking more carefully:
- Sense 1 is about organism growth (developmental biology)
- Sense 6 is about pathological growth (tumors)

But "cell growth" in the context of cancer biology usually refers to cell proliferation. The sentence says proteins control cell growth, and when both copies are impaired, cancer arises. This suggests it's talking about the regulation of normal cell growth/proliferation.

Sense 3: "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important" - this could apply to cells becoming more numerous.

But sense 1 is specifically biological: "(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically..."

Actually, looking at the examples for sense 1: "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children" - this is about organism development.

Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)"

The sentence is not explicitly saying the growth is abnormal yet - it's saying growth needs to be controlled, and if both copies are impaired, cancer arises. So it's referring to the normal biological process of cell growth that is regulated by these proteins.

However, in many dictionaries, "growth" in the context of cells and cancer often falls under sense 6 when it's about tumors, but here it's about the cell growth that leads to cancer when uncontrolled.

Let me think about this differently. The sentence mentions "cell growth" - this is a biological process. But is it sense 1 (organism growth) or sense 6 (pathological)?

Actually, looking at standard WordNet or similar lexicographic resources (which this format resembles):

Sense 1 usually corresponds to the biological process of growth/development of an organism.
Sense 6 is specifically pathological.

But "cell growth" is distinct from "organism growth". However, among the given options, sense 1 is the closest biological process definition, though it mentions "individual organism" rather than "cell".

Wait, sense 6 might be the intended answer because:
1. The context is cancer (pathology)
2. It mentions controlling growth to prevent cancer
3. In medical contexts, "growth" often refers to tumors or abnormal proliferation

But the sentence says "control cell growth" - this is referring to the normal process that is regulated. The proteins control cell growth, and when they can't (both copies impaired), cancer arises.

Let me reconsider sense 1: "the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level"

This is about ontogeny - the development of an organism from embryo to adult.

Cell growth is part of that, but the definition emphasizes "individual organism" and "changing gradually from simple to more complex level" (development).

Sense 3 is the general "increase" definition.

Sense 6 is specifically pathological.

Given the context of cancer and cell biology, and the mention of "proteins needed to control" it, this is most likely referring to the biological process of cell proliferation.

But looking at the exact wording of the definitions:

Sense 1: "biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically..."
Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)"

The sentence is talking about the process that needs to be controlled to prevent cancer. In tumor suppressor gene contexts (which this seems to be describing - "either copy", "both copies must be impaired"), the genes control cell cycle and cell growth. The "growth" here is cell proliferation.

However, sense 6 specifically says "abnormal". The sentence doesn't explicitly say the growth is abnormal - it says growth is controlled, and when control is lost, cancer arises.

But in the context of the sentence, "cell growth" in a cancer context often maps to sense 6 in word sense disambiguation datasets.

Wait, I should look at whether this is from a specific dataset like WordNet Semcor or similar. The format looks like WordNet.

In WordNet:
- Sense 1 (growth#1): (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
- Sense 6 (growth#6): (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

The example given for sense 6 would be something like "the growth was removed" referring to a tumor.

But here, the phrase is "cell growth" - this is a compound noun. In biology, "cell growth" refers to the process by which cells increase in size and divide.

Given the options, and that the sentence is about the biological process controlled by proteins (tumor suppressors like p53), and that cancer arises when this control is lost...

Actually, looking at the sentence again: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth"

This is describing tumor suppressor genes (like RB1 or p53). The "growth" being controlled is cell proliferation.

Between sense 1 and sense 6:
- Sense 1 is general biological growth/development
- Sense 6 is specifically pathological/abnormal

Since the sentence contrasts controlled growth with cancer (which is uncontrolled/abnormal growth), and mentions that cancer arises when both copies are impaired, it's describing the regulation of normal cell growth.

However, in many WSD (Word Sense Disambiguation) test sets, "growth" in the context of cancer cells is often tagged as sense 6.

But let me think about the specific wording. If it were sense 6, it would be referring to the tumor itself or abnormal proliferation. But here it's "cell growth" - the growth of cells, which is a normal process that becomes cancerous when uncontrolled.

Sense 3 is "a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important" - this is very general.

Sense 1 is specifically biological.

Given that the subject is cells and proteins, and it's a biological context, but sense 1 emphasizes "individual organism"...

Actually, looking at the example for sense 1: "he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children" - this is about organism development.

Cell growth is not exactly organism development, but it's a biological growth process.

However, I think the intended answer is likely 6 because:
1. The context is pathology (cancer)
2. "Growth" in medical contexts often refers to tumors
3. But wait, "cell growth" is distinct from "a growth" (which means a tumor).

The phrase is "control cell growth" not "control a growth" or "remove the growth".

Let me reconsider. In the sentence "control cell growth", this is referring to the process of cells growing/multiplying. This is a biological process.

But looking at the definitions again, sense 1 seems to be about the developmental process of an organism (ontogeny), not cell proliferation.

Sense 3 could work: "a process of becoming... more numerous" - cells becoming more numerous.

But sense 6 is about abnormal proliferation.

Given the specific context of cancer and the mention of "copies" (gene copies), this is clearly referring to the biological process of cell proliferation that is regulated by tumor suppressor genes.

In WordNet, "growth" sense 1 is the general biological concept of growth (as in "growth hormone", "growth rate").

Actually, checking WordNet:
- growth#n#1: (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
- growth#n#6: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

The sentence mentions "cell growth". In biological texts, this is usually sense 1 (the biological process), not sense 6 (which would be used for "the growth was benign").

However, there's a complication. The sentence is talking about cancer. But it's talking about the normal process that goes wrong.

Let me look for similar examples in Semcor or other WSD datasets.

In many cases:
- "population growth" -> sense 3 (increase)
- "economic growth" -> sense 3
- "personal growth" -> sense 2 or 5
- "cell growth" -> likely sense 1 (biology) or possibly sense 6 if referring to cancer cells specifically

But here, "cell growth" is the object of "control" - it's the normal process that is controlled by the proteins encoded by the gene copies. When control is lost, cancer (abnormal growth) arises.

Therefore, it should be the normal biological process, not the pathological one.

Between sense 1 and sense 3:
Sense 1 is specifically marked as biology.
Sense 3 is general.

Since this is clearly a biological context (cells, proteins, cancer), sense 1 is more appropriate than sense 3.

But wait, sense 1 says "individual organism", not "cell". However, cells are the units of organisms, and cell growth is part of organism growth.

Actually, looking carefully at sense 1: "the process of an individual organism growing organically" - this might not be the best fit for cell growth specifically, as cell growth is the process of a cell increasing in size or dividing, not the organism changing from simple to complex (though it enables that).

But among the given choices, sense 1 is the only one that is explicitly biological (marked with biology).

Sense 6 is explicitly pathological.

Given that the sentence is describing the normal process that is regulated (and when unregulated becomes cancer), and given that "cell growth" is a standard biological term, I think the answer is 1.

But I'm uncertain because sense 6 is also very tempting given the cancer context.

Let me reconsider the wording "cell growth". In the context of tumor suppressor genes, they control "cell proliferation" or "cell growth". This is definitely biological.

However, looking at the example for sense 1: "osseous development in children" - this is about development/growth of the organism.

Is cell growth considered "the process of an individual organism growing organically"? Strictly speaking, cells are not individual organisms (except in some contexts like single-celled organisms, but here we talk about cancer, so it's multicellular organisms).

But the process of cell growth is part of organism growth.

Alternatively, could it be sense 3? "a process of becoming... more numerous" - this fits cell proliferation (cells becoming more numerous).

But sense 1 is the biological specialization of sense 3.

Given the explicit "(biology)" tag in sense 1, and the biological context, sense 1 is likely correct.

However, I recall that in some WSD datasets, "growth" in the context of tumors/cancer is sense 6.

Let me think about the sentence structure again. "control cell growth" - if this were sense 6, it would be "control the abnormal proliferation" or "control the growth [tumor]". But "cell growth" as a general biological process is not sense 6.

Therefore, I conclude the answer is 1.

Wait, I should double-check. Could it be that "growth" here refers to the tumor itself? No, because it says "cell growth" - the growth of cells, not "a growth" meaning a tumor.

Also, the logic of the sentence: proteins control cell growth (normal process), and when both gene copies are impaired, cancer arises. This implies that uncontrolled cell growth leads to cancer. So "cell growth" here is the normal biological process.

Answer: 1

But let me reconsider one more time. Is there any chance it's sense 6?

Sense 6: "(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)"

The sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth..."

If "cell growth" were sense 6, it would mean "control cell abnormal proliferation" or "control cell tumor", which doesn't make sense because cells don't have tumors, tissues do. And "cell growth" as a compound term doesn't mean tumor.

Therefore, it cannot be sense 6.

Between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7:
- 4 and 7 are about vegetation/hair (physical growths), not applicable.
- 2 is about cultural/scientific progression ("growth of culture").
- 5 is about emergence ("growth of sculpture").
- 3 is general increase.
- 1 is biological growth.

Given the biological context (cells, proteins, cancer), sense 1 is the best fit.

Final answer: 1


[User]
Which numbered sense of "cancer" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for <t>cancer</t> to arise, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of the word "cancer" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for <t>cancer</t> to arise, both copies must be impaired."

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence talks about "cell growth"
 - It mentions "proteins needed to control cell growth"
 - It talks about copies being impaired
 - It mentions "cancer to arise"

 This is clearly talking about the medical condition - the disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division.

 Now let's look at the senses:
 1. definition=any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
 2. definition=(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
 3. definition=a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
 4. definition=the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
 5. definition=type genus of the family Cancridae

 Sense 1 is clearly the medical definition of cancer as a disease involving abnormal cell growth.
 Sense 2 is about astrology (people born under the sign).
 Sense 3 is about the constellation.
 Sense 4 is about the zodiac sign.
 Sense 5 is about the genus of crabs (biological taxonomy).

 The sentence is discussing cell growth, proteins, and impairment of copies (likely referring to genes or DNA copies). This is clearly referring to the disease cancer.

 Therefore, the answer is 1.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "arise" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to <t>arise</t>, both copies must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=come into existence; take on form or shape | examples=A new religious movement originated in that country
2. definition=originate or come into being | examples=a question arose
3. definition=rise to one's feet | examples=The audience got up and applauded
4. definition=result or issue | examples=A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion
5. definition=move upward | examples=The fog lifted
6. definition=take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
7. definition=get up and out of bed | examples=I get up at 7 A.M. every day

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of "arise" is used in the given sentence.

Sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to <t>arise</t>, both copies must be impaired."

Looking at the context: The sentence is talking about cancer developing or coming into existence. When both copies (of a gene, presumably) are impaired, cancer can "arise" - meaning cancer can develop, occur, or come into being.

Let's look at the options:

1. "come into existence; take on form or shape" - This is close. The example "A new religious movement originated in that country" suggests something coming into existence.

2. "originate or come into being" - This seems very close. The example "a question arose" shows something coming into being or occurring.

3. "rise to one's feet" - This is about physically standing up. Not relevant to cancer.

4. "result or issue" - This suggests arising from something, like a consequence. The example "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion" shows arising FROM something. In our sentence, cancer arises (not necessarily "from" something explicitly, though it could be implied), but the key is that cancer comes into being.

5. "move upward" - Physical movement upward. Not relevant.

6. "take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance" - Not relevant to cancer.

7. "get up and out of bed" - Physical waking up. Not relevant.

Now between 1 and 2. Both seem similar. Let me think about the nuances.

Sense 1: "come into existence; take on form or shape" - often used for things like movements, ideas, forms (example: religious movement). It's about taking form.

Sense 2: "originate or come into being" - often used for events, situations, phenomena (example: a question arose, a problem arose).

In the context of cancer, "arise" is often used in medical/biological contexts to mean "develop" or "occur" or "come into being". Cancer arises (develops) when certain conditions are met.

Sense 2 seems more appropriate for something like cancer "arising" - meaning it originates or comes into being.

But sense 1 could also work: cancer comes into existence.

However, looking at standard dictionary definitions (like WordNet or similar), sense 2 "originate or come into being" is typically the definition used for contexts like "a problem arose", "cancer arises", etc.

Sense 1 often emphasizes "taking form or shape" more literally or for abstract concepts like movements.

Actually, looking at the examples:
- Sense 1 example: "A new religious movement originated in that country" - uses "originated" which is similar to "arose"
- Sense 2 example: "a question arose" - uses "arose" directly

The sentence is: "for cancer to arise" - cancer is a disease that develops or occurs.

In many lexical resources, "arise" in the sense of something happening or occurring (like a problem, situation, disease) is distinct from physical rising.

Sense 4 "result or issue" - could potentially work if we think of cancer arising from genetic impairment, but the structure is "for cancer to arise" not "arise from", though the "from" could be in the preceding clause. Actually, looking at the sentence: "both copies must be impaired" - this is the condition for cancer to arise. The cancer arises (comes into being) as a result of both copies being impaired.

But sense 4 usually requires "from" explicitly or implicitly - "arise from". Here we have "arise" without "from" immediately after (though the cause is given in the previous clause).

Sense 2 "originate or come into being" is the best fit for cancer developing.

Let me verify with actual WordNet or similar classifications if possible.

In WordNet (which these definitions look like they might be from):
- Sense 1: arise, originate, spring up, uprise, develop, grow, rise up - come into existence; take on form or shape
- Sense 2: arise, come up, bob up - originate or come into being

Actually, looking at the format, these look like they could be from WordNet or a similar lexical database.

In WordNet 3.0/3.1:
- arise (v.1) - come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose"
- arise (v.2) - originate or come into being; "a question arose"
- arise (v.3) - rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
- arise (v.4) - result or issue; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion"
- arise (v.5) - rise, move upward; "The fog lifted"
- arise (v.6) - rebel, rise, rise up - take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
- arise (v.7) - get up, turn out, arise, uprise, rise - get up and out of bed

In the sentence about cancer, "arise" means to come into being or develop. This matches sense 2: "originate or come into being".

However, sense 1 could also work, but sense 1 is usually for more concrete or large-scale formations (movements, shapes, etc.), while sense 2 is for questions, problems, situations, diseases occurring.

Actually, looking at WordNet examples, diseases are often covered under sense 2 or sense 1 depending on the specific usage. But "cancer arises" is a standard medical term meaning cancer develops or originates.

Between 1 and 2, sense 2 is more specific to the usage with abstract events/conditions like diseases.

Wait, looking at the example for sense 1: "A new religious movement originated in that country" - the key verb in the example is "originated" but the definition is for "arise".

The example for sense 2 is "a question arose" - uses "arose".

In our sentence: "cancer to arise" - uses the infinitive form.

I think sense 2 is the intended answer.

But let me reconsider sense 4: "result or issue". The example is "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion". This implies arising as a consequence of something. In our sentence, cancer arises when both copies are impaired - this is a conditional, not necessarily a "resulting from" in the sense of sense 4. However, one could argue that cancer results from the impairment.

But typically, "arise" in medical contexts (cancer arises) is mapped to sense 2 (develop, occur) rather than sense 4 (result from).

Also, the structure of sense 4 usually involves "arise from" whereas here we have "for cancer to arise" with the cause in a separate clause.

So I'll go with 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "copy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both <t>copies</t> must be impaired.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "copy" is used in the given sentence.

The sentence is: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both <t>copies</t> must be impaired."

The word "copy" here is referring to something biological - likely referring to copies of genes or chromosomes. In genetics, we often talk about "copies" of genes or alleles. For example, humans have two copies of each gene (one from each parent).

Let me look at the senses provided:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) - This is about documents/records.
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress - This is about duplicates/replicas of objects.
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials - This is about publishing/printing.
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy - This is about news content.

Wait, none of these seem to explicitly cover the biological/genetic meaning. But looking at sense 2: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - this could potentially apply to genetic copies (copies of genes).

Actually, looking more carefully at the sentence context: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth" - this is definitely referring to gene copies or allele copies. In biology, we refer to having two copies of a gene.

But among the given options, sense 2 seems the closest: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing". While genes aren't "made to be similar" in the intentional sense, they are instances that are similar/identical to the original template.

Sense 1 is about written records.
Sense 3 is about printing material.
Sense 4 is about journalistic content.

Sense 2 is the only one that could apply to biological entities like genes or chromosomes that exist in duplicate copies.

Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "she made a copy of the designer dress" - this suggests physical replication. But in biology, we do use "copy" to refer to the duplicate versions of genetic material.

Given the context of the sentence talking about cell growth and cancer, and "both copies" referring to what is likely a pair of genes (like tumor suppressor genes where both copies need to be mutated for cancer to develop), this is using the general sense of "copy" as a duplicate instance of something.

Therefore, the answer should be 2.

Wait, let me reconsider. Is there any other interpretation?

Could it be referring to "copy" as in DNA replication? No, the sentence says "Either copy can make the proteins" - this suggests the copies themselves are agents that can produce proteins. This is characteristic of genes - each copy of a gene can be transcribed and translated to make proteins.

So yes, it's referring to gene copies or chromosome copies.

Among the given definitions:
- 1: Written records - no
- 2: A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing - yes, this fits best. Each gene copy is a thing (a sequence of DNA) that is similar/identical to the other copy.
- 3: Matter to be printed - no
- 4: Material for journalism - no

So the answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "impaired" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be <t>impaired</t>.

Senses:
1. definition=diminished in strength, quality, or utility | examples=impaired eyesight
2. definition=mentally or physically unfit

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "impaired" is used in the given sentence.

 Sentence: "Either copy can make the proteins needed to control cell growth, so for cancer to arise, both copies must be <t>impaired</t>."

 Senses:
 1. definition=diminished in strength, quality, or utility | examples=impaired eyesight
 2. definition=mentally or physically unfit

 Let me analyze the context:
 - The sentence is talking about genetic copies (likely referring to tumor suppressor genes, like in the two-hit hypothesis of cancer)
 - It says both copies must be "impaired" for cancer to arise
 - This means the function of these copies must be diminished, damaged, or not working properly

 Looking at the definitions:
 1. "diminished in strength, quality, or utility" - This fits. The gene copies have diminished function/utility.
 2. "mentally or physically unfit" - This usually refers to people (e.g., "visually impaired" can sometimes fit here, but more commonly refers to a person's condition), but in this biological context, we're talking about genetic material, not a person's fitness.

 The sentence is discussing genes/cell growth control, so "impaired" here means the function is diminished or compromised, not that someone is unfit.

 Therefore, sense 1 is correct.

 The answer should be just the number: 1


[User]
Which numbered sense of "person" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A <t>person</t> who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=a human being | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. definition=a human body (usually including the clothing) | examples=a weapon was hidden on his person
3. definition=a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party | examples=stop talking about yourself in the third person

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which sense of the word "person" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "A <t>person</t> who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop."

Let me look at the three senses provided:

1. definition=a human being | examples=there was too much for one person to do
2. definition=a human body (usually including the clothing) | examples=a weapon was hidden on his person
3. definition=a grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party | examples=stop talking about yourself in the third person

Now, analyzing the sentence: "A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene..."

This is talking about a human being who has genes, who can develop cancer. This is clearly referring to an individual human being, not a human body (sense 2) or a grammatical category (sense 3).

Sense 2 refers to the physical body or clothing, as in "hidden on his person" - that's not what's happening here.

Sense 3 refers to grammar (first person, second person, third person) - that's clearly not relevant here.

Sense 1 is the general definition of a human being, which fits perfectly in this biological/medical context about genetics and cancer.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "bear" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A person who is <t>born</t> with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=have | examples=bear a resemblance
2. definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
3. definition=put up with something or somebody unpleasant | examples=I cannot bear his constant criticism
4. definition=move while holding up or supporting | examples=Bear gifts
5. definition=bring forth, | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year
6. definition=take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | examples=I'll accept the charges
7. definition=contain or hold; have within | examples=The jar carries wine
8. definition=bring in | examples=interest-bearing accounts
9. definition=have on one's person | examples=He wore a red ribbon
10. definition=behave in a certain manner | examples=She carried herself well
11. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | examples=She bears the title of Duchess
12. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | examples=She holds her head high
13. definition=be pregnant with | examples=She is bearing his child

reasoning_content:
The user is asking me to identify which numbered sense of "bear" is used in the sentence, but looking at the sentence, the word marked with <t></t> is "born", not "bear".

 Let me look at the sentence again: "A person who is <t>born</t> with one defective copy of a suppressor gene..."

 The word is "born", which is the past participle of "bear" in the sense of "to give birth to" or "to be brought into existence."

 Looking at the senses provided:

 1. definition=have | examples=bear a resemblance
 2. definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!
 3. definition=put up with something or somebody unpleasant | examples=I cannot bear his constant criticism
 4. definition=move while holding up or supporting | examples=Bear gifts
 5. definition=bring forth, | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year
 6. definition=take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | examples=I'll accept the charges
 7. definition=contain or hold; have within | examples=The jar carries wine
 8. definition=bring in | examples=interest-bearing accounts
 9. definition=have on one's person | examples=He wore a red ribbon
 10. definition=behave in a certain manner | examples=She carried herself well
 11. definition=have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | examples=She bears the title of Duchess
 12. definition=support or hold in a certain manner | examples=She holds her head high
 13. definition=be pregnant with | examples=She is bearing his child

 The word "born" in the sentence "A person who is born with..." means "brought into existence" or "caused to be born."

 Looking at sense 2: "definition=cause to be born | examples=My wife had twins yesterday!"

 The passive form "is born" means "is caused to be born" or "comes into existence through birth."

 Sense 2 says "cause to be born" and the example is "My wife had twins yesterday!" which is about giving birth.

 The phrase "is born" uses the past participle of bear in the sense of giving birth or being brought into existence.

 Sense 13 is "be pregnant with" which is about the state of pregnancy, not the act of giving birth or being born.

 Sense 5 is "bring forth" with the example of a tree bearing fruit.

 Sense 2 seems to be the closest: "cause to be born"

 The phrase "is born" means "is brought into existence by birth" or "is caused to be born."

 So the answer should be 2.

 Wait, let me double-check the sentence. The marked word is "born", and "born" is the past participle of "bear" when it means "to give birth to" or "to be brought into existence."

 In the sentence "A person who is born with...", it means the person came into existence (was born) with a certain condition.

 Sense 2: "cause to be born" - this is the causative sense. When we say "My wife had twins," she caused them to be born. When we say "A person is born," it means someone caused that person to be born (i.e., gave birth to them).

 Actually, looking at the definitions:

 Sense 2: "cause to be born" - this is the transitive sense where the subject causes the object to be born.

 In the passive "is born", the person is the object of the causation - someone caused them to be born.

 So "born" is the past participle of "bear" in sense 2.

 Let me check if there are other senses that could apply.

 Sense 13: "be pregnant with" - this is about carrying a child during pregnancy.

 The word "born" specifically refers to the result of birth, not pregnancy.

 "Born" comes from "bear" meaning "to give birth to" or "to bring forth."

 In many dictionaries, "bear" meaning "to give birth to" is a separate sense.

 Looking at the list:

 Sense 2: cause to be born
 Sense 5: bring forth
 Sense 13: be pregnant with

 Sense 2 seems most appropriate for "born" because:
 - "Cause to be born" is the definition
 - The example "My wife had twins yesterday!" shows the act of giving birth
 - "Born" is the past participle used in passive constructions meaning "brought into existence by birth"

 Actually, looking more carefully at sense 5: "bring forth, | examples=The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"

 This could also mean giving birth or producing offspring.

 But sense 2 specifically says "cause to be born" which is exactly the meaning of "bear" when we say someone "was born."

 The passive construction "is born" corresponds to the active "bears" in the sense of "gives birth to."

 So the answer is 2.

 But wait, I want to be absolutely sure.

 The word in the text is "born" (past participle).
 The sentence is: "A person who is born with..."

 This means the person came into the world with this condition.

 Which sense of "bear" does "born" come from?

 "Bear" meaning "to give birth to" or "to bring forth."

 Looking at the options:

 2. cause to be born
 5. bring forth
 13. be pregnant with

 "Born" is the past participle of "bear" when it means "to give birth to."

 Sense 2 says "cause to be born" which matches.
 Sense 5 says "bring forth" which is similar.

 But "cause to be born" is more specific to the birth of children, while "bring forth" in the example is about fruit (apples).

 Also, the example for sense 2 is "My wife had twins yesterday!" which is clearly about giving birth.

 The phrase "is born" means "is caused to be born" or "is brought into existence through birth."

 Therefore, sense 2 is the correct answer.

 Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, "bear" meaning "to give birth to" is often defined as "to bring forth" or "to give birth to."

 In the list provided:
 - Sense 2: cause to be born
 - Sense 5: bring forth

 These might be related. But sense 2 has the example about having twins (giving birth), while sense 5 has the example about trees bearing fruit.

 "Born" would relate to sense 2, not sense 5, because:
 1. Sense 2 is about causing someone to be born (giving birth)
 2. The passive "is born" means "was caused to be born"

 Actually, looking at the exact wording:

 Sense 2: "cause to be born"

 When we say "She bore a child," she caused the child to be born.
 When we say "The child was born," the child was caused to be born (by the mother).

 So yes, sense 2.

 Sense 13 is "be pregnant with" which is different - that's about carrying the child, not giving birth to the child.

 The word "born" refers to the event of birth, not pregnancy.

 So the answer is 2.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "copy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A person who is born with one defective <t>copy</t> of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "copy" is used in the given sentence.

The sentence is: "A person who is born with one defective <t>copy</t> of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop."

This is talking about genetics - specifically about copies of a gene. In genetics, we talk about having two copies of each gene (one from each parent).

Let me look at the senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) - This is about documents/records.
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress - This is about duplicates/replicas.
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials - This is about text for publishing.
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy - This is about news content.

Wait, none of these seem to explicitly mention the genetic sense. But looking at sense 2: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - in genetics, we have two copies of genes (alleles), one from each parent. Each copy is an instance of the gene.

Actually, looking more carefully at the sentence, it's referring to having one defective copy of a gene and potentially losing the other copy. In genetics terminology, "copy" refers to each of the two alleles or instances of a gene that a person has.

Sense 2 seems closest: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - though in genetics, the copies aren't "made to be similar" in the sense of replication, but rather they are the two instances inherited from parents.

However, looking at the options again, sense 2 is the only one that could apply to a gene. The other senses are clearly about written/textual material (1, 3, 4).

In biological/genetic contexts, "copy" refers to an individual instance of a gene or chromosome. This aligns with sense 2's general definition of a thing that is similar or identical to another thing (in this case, the two alleles are copies of the same gene).

Actually, let me reconsider. The sentence mentions "one defective copy of a suppressor gene" and "the other copy". This is clearly using "copy" to mean one of the two alleles/instances of the gene that a person possesses.

Sense 2: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - while genes aren't "made" in the sense of manufacturing, the two copies (alleles) are essentially duplicate versions of the same genetic information.

I think the answer is 2.

Wait, I should double-check if there's any other interpretation. Could it be sense 1? No, that's about written records. Sense 3? No, that's about printing matter. Sense 4? No, that's about journalistic material.

So it must be sense 2, interpreting "copy" as one of two similar instances of the gene.

Actually, looking at standard dictionary definitions, in genetics "copy" often refers to each of the two alleles. For example, "two copies of each gene" means the two alleles. This fits under the general definition of "copy" as a duplicate or instance of something.

Therefore, the answer is 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "copy" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one <t>copy</t> is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy

reasoning_content:
 The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "copy" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence and the definitions.

Sentence: "A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one <t>copy</t> is damaged early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop."

This is talking about genetics/genes. The word "copy" here refers to one of the two alleles or instances of a gene that a person has (since humans are diploid, having two copies of each gene, one from each parent).

Now let's look at the senses:
1. definition=a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) - This is about documents/records.
2. definition=a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing | examples=she made a copy of the designer dress - This is about duplicates or replicas.
3. definition=matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials - This is about printing/publishing.
4. definition=material suitable for a journalistic account | examples=catastrophes make good copy - This is about news/media content.

Wait, looking at these definitions, none of them seem to explicitly cover the genetic meaning of "copy" (referring to one of the two alleles of a gene). However, I need to choose from the given options.

Let me think about which of these four senses could apply to a gene context.

In genetics, when we say "one copy of a gene," we mean one of the two alleles or one of the two instances of that gene in a diploid organism. This is analogous to sense 2: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - in the sense that the two copies (alleles) are similar/identical to each other (or at least, they are instances of the same gene).

Actually, looking more carefully at the sentence, it's talking about having two "copies" of a gene - one defective and potentially another that gets damaged. This refers to the two alleles.

Sense 2 seems the closest: "a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing" - referring to the duplicate nature of genes in diploid organisms. Each copy is similar or identical to the other.

Let me reconsider sense 1: reproduction of a written record - no, not relevant.
Sense 3: matter to be printed - no.
Sense 4: material suitable for journalistic account - no.

So it must be sense 2, even though the genetic usage is somewhat specialized. In genetics, "copy" is used to mean one of the paired alleles, which fits best with the idea of a duplicate or similar instance (sense 2).

Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "she made a copy of the designer dress" - this implies an intentional reproduction. But in genetics, the "copies" are the two alleles inherited from parents.

Wait, I should check if there's another interpretation. Could "copy" here mean something else?

In molecular biology/genetics, we definitely use "copy" to refer to alleles or gene instances. For example: "two copies of the gene" means the two alleles.

Among the given options, sense 2 is the only one that could possibly apply, as it refers to things that are similar or identical to another thing. The two copies of a gene are identical or similar to each other (barring mutations).

So the answer should be 2.


[User]
Which numbered sense of "damage" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is <t>damaged</t> early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=inflict damage upon | examples=The snow damaged the roof
2. definition=suffer or be susceptible to damage | examples=These fine china cups damage easily

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "damage" is used in the given sentence. Let me analyze the sentence and the two senses provided.

Sentence: "A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is <t>damaged</t> early in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop."

In this sentence, "damaged" is used in the passive voice. The subject is "one copy" (referring to a copy of a suppressor gene), and it "is damaged" early in life.

Now let's look at the two senses:

Sense 1: "inflict damage upon" - This is a transitive verb where someone or something causes damage to something else. Example: "The snow damaged the roof" - the snow is causing damage to the roof.

Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage" - This is an intransitive verb (or perhaps a passive interpretation) where the subject undergoes damage. Example: "These fine china cups damage easily" - the cups are the ones that get damaged.

Wait, let me look more carefully. In the sentence "These fine china cups damage easily", "damage" is used intransitively to mean they are susceptible to being damaged. This is similar to "The vase breaks easily" or "This fabric washes well."

But in the target sentence: "one copy is <t>damaged</t> early in life" - this is clearly a passive construction. The gene copy is receiving the action of damage.

Let me reconsider the senses:

Sense 1: "inflict damage upon" - This is the transitive active sense. Someone/something damages something.
Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage" - This could be the intransitive sense (like "damage easily") or potentially the passive sense.

Actually, looking at the example for sense 2: "These fine china cups damage easily" - this uses "damage" as an intransitive verb meaning "to be damaged" or "to undergo damage."

But in the target sentence, we have "is damaged" which is clearly the passive voice of the transitive verb "damage."

If sense 1 is "inflict damage upon" (transitive), then the passive form "be damaged" would derive from sense 1, not sense 2.

Sense 2 seems to be about the intransitive usage where the subject is the one suffering damage, but in an active form (like "break" in "the vase breaks easily").

Wait, actually looking at standard dictionary definitions:
- Sense 1: transitive - to cause damage to something
- Sense 2: intransitive - to be susceptible to damage, to suffer damage

In the sentence "one copy is damaged", this is the passive form. The passive form of a transitive verb indicates that the subject undergoes the action.

So "is damaged" would be the passive of sense 1.

But let me look at the example for sense 2 again: "These fine china cups damage easily"

This is similar to:
- "The car damages easily" (meaning it is easily damaged)
- "The fabric damages when washed roughly"

But wait, is "damage" commonly used intransitively like that? Actually, looking at the example, it seems valid but less common.

However, the target sentence uses "is damaged" which is clearly passive.

Let me think about this differently. In the sentence:
"one copy is damaged early in life"

This means someone or something causes damage to the copy, or the copy undergoes damage.

If sense 1 is "inflict damage upon" (active transitive), then the passive "be damaged" would mean "have damage inflicted upon it."

Sense 2 is "suffer or be susceptible to damage" - this describes the state or property of being damageable or actually suffering damage.

Actually, looking at typical dictionary entries for "damage":
1. transitive: to cause damage to
2. intransitive: to suffer damage

The passive form "is damaged" comes from sense 1 (transitive). When we say "the roof was damaged by the storm," we're using the passive of sense 1.

Sense 2 would be used in sentences like "the goods damaged during shipping" (participial adjective) or potentially intransitive uses (though these are rare).

Wait, actually looking at the example for sense 2: "These fine china cups damage easily" - this is the intransitive use. It means the cups are prone to being damaged.

But "is damaged" in the target sentence is passive voice.

Actually, let me reconsider whether the distinction is between:
1. Active transitive: X damages Y
2. Intransitive: X damages (X suffers damage)

Or is it:
1. Transitive: to cause damage
2. Intransitive: to receive/undergo damage

In many verb sense distinctions:
- Sense 1: Agent causes damage (transitive)
- Sense 2: Patient undergoes damage (intransitive or passive)

But "is damaged" is ambiguous between:
A. Passive of transitive (someone damaged it)
B. Adjectival passive (it is in a damaged state)

However, looking at the example for sense 1: "The snow damaged the roof" - this is clearly transitive active.
The passive would be: "The roof was damaged by the snow."

Looking at sense 2: "These fine china cups damage easily" - this is intransitive. The subject is the patient.

The target sentence: "one copy is damaged early in life"

If this is interpreted as a passive construction (which it appears to be), then it derives from the transitive verb (sense 1).

But could it be interpreted as following sense 2? Sense 2 is defined as "suffer or be susceptible to damage."

Actually, looking carefully at sense 2's definition: "suffer or be susceptible to damage" - this could cover both the intransitive usage and potentially the passive/adjectival form.

But the example "These fine china cups damage easily" specifically illustrates the "susceptible" aspect - it's about the property of being easily damaged.

In the target sentence, "is damaged" is an event that happens "early in life" - it's something that occurs to the gene copy. This suggests a passive construction from the transitive verb (sense 1).

However, I need to be careful. The question is asking which numbered sense is used.

Let me look at similar examples in WordNet or other lexical databases, since this format looks like it might be from a word sense disambiguation dataset like SemCor or similar.

Actually, looking at the structure:
Sense 1: inflict damage upon (transitive, agent subject)
Sense 2: suffer or be susceptible to damage (intransitive or patient subject)

In "one copy is damaged":
- The copy is the patient
- The copy undergoes the damage

If sense 2 is specifically "suffer damage," then "is damaged" (state of having suffered damage) or "damages" (suffers damage) would fit sense 2.

But wait - "is damaged" is the passive form. In English, when we have "be + past participle," this is typically the passive voice of the transitive verb.

However, some past participles become adjectives. "Damaged" can be an adjective meaning "in a damaged state."

But given the context "early in life," this suggests a temporal event - the damaging occurs early in life. This points to the verbal passive, not just a stative adjective.

If it's the passive of the transitive verb, then the underlying sense is sense 1 (inflict damage upon).

But let me think about this more carefully. The sense definitions might be organized differently.

Sense 1: The agentive sense - when something causes damage
Sense 2: The patient sense - when something undergoes damage

In "The snow damaged the roof" - sense 1
In "The roof was damaged" - this is the passive, so the roof is the patient. But which sense does the passive belong to?

Typically, in lexicography, the passive use is listed under the transitive verb sense because it's the same lexeme with the same meaning, just different voice.

However, sense 2 with the example "These fine china cups damage easily" is clearly an intransitive use where the subject is the patient.

But "is damaged" is not the same as "damage easily." "Is damaged" is clearly passive or adjectival.

Let me consider: could the answer be 1 or 2?

If I look at the sentence: "one copy is damaged early in life"
This parallels: "The roof was damaged by the storm"
This is the passive of "Someone/something damaged the roof"
So this would be sense 1.

Alternatively, if we interpret "is damaged" as meaning "suffers damage," it could be sense 2. But the example for sense 2 is "damage easily" which is about susceptibility, not about a specific damaging event.

Actually, looking at standard word sense distinctions for "damage":

From WordNet:
damage#1: inflict damage upon ( "The snow damaged the roof" )
damage#2: suffer or be susceptible to damage ( "These fine china cups damage easily" )

In WordNet, sense 2 is indeed the intransitive sense.

Now, the passive "is damaged" - which sense does it belong to?

In WordNet, the passive use "was damaged" would be classified under sense 1 (the transitive sense) because it's the passive voice of that sense.

The intransitive sense 2 is specifically for uses like "it damages easily" where there's no agent implied and it's about the inherent property.

But in "one copy is damaged early in life," there is an implied agent (environmental factors, mutations, etc.) that causes the damage, and "early in life" specifies when this damaging event occurs. This is clearly the passive of the transitive verb.

Therefore, the answer should be 1.

Wait, but I want to double-check. Is there any possibility that "is damaged" could be sense 2?

Sense 2 is defined as "suffer or be susceptible to damage."
The example is "These fine china cups damage easily."

If we say "The cups are damaged," that could mean they are in a damaged state (adjective) or they are being acted upon (passive verb).

But in the context "is damaged early in life," the temporal phrase "early in life" strongly suggests a verbal passive indicating an event of damage occurring, not just a state.

Compare:
- "The cups are damaged" (could be state or process)
- "The cups were damaged yesterday" (clearly event, passive of transitive)

Similarly: "is damaged early in life" - clearly an event happening at a specific time.

This is the passive of sense 1.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

Actually, let me reconsider one more time. Could sense 2 be a passive sense?

Sense 2: "suffer or be susceptible to damage"

If "suffer damage" is the definition, then "is damaged" (suffers damage) would fit sense 2 better than sense 1.

But the example "damage easily" suggests it's about the potential or tendency to be damaged.

Let me think about the verb classes:
- Sense 1: Agent verbs (John damaged the car)
- Sense 2: Patient verbs (The car damages easily) - unaccusative or unergative?

Actually, "damage" as an intransitive with patient subject is somewhat like "break" in "The vase broke."

But "The vase was broken" is the passive of "Someone broke the vase."

Similarly, "The gene was damaged" is the passive of "Something damaged the gene."

The intransitive "These cups damage easily" is a different construction - it's not passive, it's intransitive with a patient subject and typically an adverb like "easily."

Given that the target has "is damaged" (passive form), and sense 1 is the transitive sense that has a passive form, while sense 2 is the intransitive sense that does not form passives in the same way, the answer must be 1.

Actually, that's a key insight: Sense 2 is intransitive. Intransitive verbs don't have passive forms (or at least, not standard ones with "be").

Wait, is sense 2 intransitive? The definition "suffer or be susceptible to damage" suggests it could be:
- Intransitive: "The cups damage easily"
- Or perhaps something else?

But "suffer" suggests a process. However, the example "damage easily" is clearly intransitive.

Since "is damaged" contains a form of "be" + past participle, this is the passive construction. Passives are formed from transitive verbs.

Therefore, it must be sense 1.

One more check: Could "is damaged" be analyzed as a copula + adjective?
Yes, "damaged" can be an adjective.
But the context "early in life" makes it verbal - it's about the event of damaging occurring at that time.

And even if it were adjectival, the adjective "damaged" derives from the past participle of the transitive verb sense.

So I'm confident the answer is 1.

Actually, I should reconsider whether sense 2 could be the source of "is damaged."

Looking at similar verbs:
- "Break" has transitive and intransitive senses.
  - Transitive: "He broke the window" → "The window was broken" (passive)
  - Intransitive: "The window broke"

The passive "was broken" is associated with the transitive sense.

Similarly for "damage":
- Transitive: "X damaged Y" → "Y was damaged"
- Intransitive: "Y damages easily"

The passive "is damaged" comes from the transitive sense 1.

Therefore: Answer is 1.

But let me look at the exact wording again to make sure I'm not missing something subtle.

Sentence: "A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is <t>damaged</t> early in life..."

The structure "in whom one copy is damaged" - the relative pronoun "whom" refers to the person. So literally: "in the person, one copy is damaged."

This is clearly passive. Something damages the copy.

Sense 1: inflict damage upon
Sense 2: suffer or be susceptible to damage

The gene copy is not inflicting damage. It is receiving damage. But in terms of verb sense taxonomy for English, the passive form is typically listed under the transitive sense.

However, looking at the definition of sense 2 again: "suffer or be susceptible to damage"

If "suffer damage" is the gloss, and "is damaged" means "suffers damage," then one might think it's sense 2.

But the key is the example: "These fine china cups damage easily"

This is an active construction with a patient subject. It's an intransitive use.

The passive "is damaged" is different from the intransitive "damage easily."

In many lexical resources (like WordNet), the passive use is indeed sense 1.

Let me verify with a similar case. Take the word "break."

If the senses were:
1. cause to break
2. break or be broken

Then "The window was broken" could be sense 2.

But looking at the example "damage easily" - this is about the propensity to undergo damage. It's a generic statement.

"Is damaged early in life" is a specific event.

Actually, I realize I should look at whether sense 2 allows for specific events or only generic susceptibility.

"These fine china cups damage easily" - generic, habitual, susceptibility.

"One copy is damaged early in life" - specific event, episodic.

The intransitive sense with "easily" is about the property of the subject. It doesn't typically take specific time adverbials like "early in life" in the same way.

Compare:
- "This material damages easily." (OK - generic property)
- "This material damaged yesterday." (Awkward? Or possible? "The material damaged when we washed it.")

Actually, "The material damaged" as an intransitive is possible but rare. More natural is "The material was damaged."

But for the intransitive sense, we'd say "The cups damage if you drop them" - conditional, generic.

For a specific instance: "The cup was damaged yesterday" - passive.

Given that the sentence specifies "early in life" (a specific time), and uses "is damaged" (passive form), this aligns with sense 1 (the transitive sense used passively).

I think the answer is 1.

Wait, I want to check one more thing. Could this be from a specific dataset like the English Lexicon Project or similar?

The format suggests it might be from the SemEval word sense disambiguation tasks or similar.

Actually, looking at the style, it looks like it could be from WordNet's sense inventory.

In WordNet 3.1:
damage#v#1: inflict damage upon; "The snow damaged the roof"; "She damaged the car when she hit the tree"
damage#v#2: suffer or be susceptible to damage; "These fine china cups damage easily"

Yes, this matches WordNet.

Now, in WordNet, which sense is "was damaged" or "is damaged"?

Looking at actual WordNet annotations or usage:

The passive "was damaged" is typically sense 1 because it's the passive of the transitive verb.

Sense 2 is specifically for intransitive uses, typically with adverbs like "easily."

For example, in the British National Corpus or similar, "damage" used intransitively is rare and usually has "easily" or similar.

"Is damaged" is the much more common passive form.

Therefore, the answer is 1.

One final check: Is there any chance that "is damaged" could be interpreted as intransitive?

No, because "is" + past participle is the passive construction in English.
The intransitive would be just "damages" (present) or "damaged" (past).

So "one copy damaged early in life" would be intransitive past tense.
But "one copy is damaged early in life" is present passive.

Actually, wait. "Is damaged" could be present passive or present state (adjectival).

But "early in life" suggests the damaging event happens early in life. This is an event reading, hence verbal passive.

If it were stative: "The copy is damaged." (It exists in a damaged state.)
With time adverbial specifying when the state began or when the event occurred: "is damaged early in life."

Actually, "is damaged early in life" is slightly ambiguous. It could mean:
1. The damaging event occurs early in life (passive verbal)
2. It is in a damaged state from early in life onward (adjectival resultant state)

But both interpretations link back to the transitive verb sense (sense 1).

The answer is 1.

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[User]
Which numbered sense of "early" (marked with <t></t>) is used in the sentence below? Return only the number of the correct sense.

Sentence: A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged <t>early</t> in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop.

Senses:
1. definition=during an early stage | examples=early on in her career
2. definition=before the usual time or the time expected | examples=she graduated early
3. definition=in good time | examples=he awoke betimes that morning

reasoning_content:
The user wants me to identify which numbered sense of "early" is used in the given sentence. The sentence is: "A person who is born with one defective copy of a suppressor gene, or in whom one copy is damaged <t>early</t> in life, is especially prone to cancer because he need only lose the other copy for a cancer to develop."

The senses provided are:
1. definition=during an early stage | examples=early on in her career
2. definition=before the usual time or the time expected | examples=she graduated early
3. definition=in good time | examples=he awoke betimes that morning

Let me analyze the sentence. The phrase is "early in life". This refers to during the early stages of life, or at an early stage of life.

Comparing with the definitions:
- Sense 1: "during an early stage" - this matches "early in life" which means during the early stage of life.
- Sense 2: "before the usual time or the time expected" - this doesn't fit as well. "Early in life" isn't necessarily about doing something before expected, but rather during the initial period of life.
- Sense 3: "in good time" - this is about being punctual or timely, which doesn't fit here.

The example for sense 1 is "early on in her career" which is structurally and semantically similar to "early in life". Both refer to an early stage of a period (career or life).

So the answer should be 1.

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