Programs with Common Sense (1959) [pdf]

For testing common sense in AI I like the field called "Winograd Schemas".

Type-questions:

- The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because it's too small. What is too small? [The suitcase/the trophy]

- John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because he is so short. Who is so short? [John/Billy]

- I poured water from the bottle into the cup until it was full. What was full? [The cup/the bottle]

http://www.cs.nyu.edu/davise/papers/WS.html