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: He didn't hit the man hard but it was loud. Choices:  1. He hit the man softly. 2. He hit the man as hard as he could. 3. The sound of hitting the man echoed in the room.

1