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easy no_tool

The prompt

Tools offered: create_reminder, add_calendar_event, set_timer, set_alarm, control_light, set_thermostat, lock_door, send_message, play_music, get_weather, add_to_list, navigate_to

user

How many cups are in a quart?
What we expected
{
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "text_contains_any": [
    "4",
    "four"
  ]
}

What each model answered

MiMo-V2.6 Distill 9B

✓ pass · score 100 · 0.38 s

There are 4 cups in a quart.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": true
}

Ornith-1.5 9B

✓ pass · score 100 · 0.39 s

There are 4 cups in a quart.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": true
}

Granite 4.2 8B

✓ pass · score 100 · 0.95 s

There are 4 cups in a quart. This is a standard US customary unit conversion: 1 quart = 4 cups.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": true
}

Spark-X2.5 4B

✓ pass · score 100 · 0.24 s

There are **4 cups** in a quart.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": true
}

Mellum2.1 12B-A2.5B

✓ pass · score 100 · 0.74 s

That's a straightforward question about measurement conversion. I know that in US customary units, there are 4 cups in a quart. I can answer this directly without needing any tools.

So, 1 quart = 4 cups.

I'll respond with the answer.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": true
}

Ling-3.0-tiny (7.9B-A1.3B)

✗ fail · score 0 · 0.32 s

send_message({"to":"Mom","text":"How many cups are in a quart?"})
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 1,
  "calls": [
    {
      "name": "send_message",
      "args": {
        "to": "Mom",
        "text": "How many cups are in a quart?"
      },
      "error": null
    }
  ],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "reason": "called a tool when none was wanted"
}

MiniCPM5 2B

✗ fail · score 50 · 1.38 s

That's a tricky one! It depends on what you're measuring:

- **Water**: About 1 quart of water is roughly 4.4 cups (at standard conditions).
- **Other liquids**: The conversion varies by density — honey, for example, is much heavier per volume.
- **Solid matter**: A quart of concrete or sand would weigh way more than a quart of water, but the volume is still one quart.

So it really comes down to what you're measuring. Want me to look up the current weather in Cedar Hollow, IL, or is there something else you'd like help with?
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": false
}

K2-Horizon 0.9B

✗ fail · score 50 · 0.12 s

A quart is equal to 2 cups.
Scoring detail
{
  "n_calls": 0,
  "calls": [],
  "behavior": "no_tool",
  "answer_ok": false
}

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