Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: According to Department of Transportation officials, the certification and statement were not separately provided to the SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy. Choices:  1. The statement and certification were provided together. 2. The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy did not accept the statement. 3. The statement and certification were provided separately.

1