Probing Visual Language Priors in VLMs
Paper • 2501.00569 • Published
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Modern drones typically have four propellers. How many propellers does the drone in the picture have? | How many propellers does the drone in the picture have? | 4 | 6 | 8 | |||
A soccer ball is typically a sphere. What is the geometric shape of the large soccer ball in the image? | What is the geometric shape of the large soccer ball in the image? | Sphere | Cube | Torus | |||
Stop signs are usually octagons. What is the shape of the stop sign in the image? | What is the shape of the stop sign in the image? | Octagon | Circle | Hexagon | |||
Snowmen are usually made with spherical shapes. What shape do you see in the snowman's body shown in the picture? | What shape do you see in the snowman's body shown in the picture? | Spherical | Cubical | Triangular | |||
Zebras usually have stripes. What pattern is on the zebra's body in the image? | What pattern is on the zebra's body in the image? | Stripes | Spots | Checkerboard | |||
Violin usually has 4 strings. How many strings does the violin have, as shown in the image? | How many strings does the violin have, as shown in the image? | 4 | 3 | 5 | |||
Giraffes are known for their long necks. What is the largest long-necked animal shown in the image? | What is the largest long-necked animal shown in the image? | Giraffe | Elephant | Camel | |||
Octopuses usually have eight arms. How many tentacles does the octopus shown in the image have? | How many tentacles does the octopus shown in the image have? | 8 | 11 | 13 | |||
Zebra has black stripes. Which animal with black stripes shown in the image? | Which animal with black stripes shown in the image? | Zebra | Whale | Seal | |||
Tigers usually have orange fur and black stripes. What big orange animal with black stripes is shown in the image? | What big orange animal with black stripes is shown in the image? | Tiger | Panda | Fox | |||
Squirrels can be found near trees. Which animal does the image show has a very long tail? | Which animal does the image show has a very long tail? | Squirrel | Hedgehog | Rabbit | |||
Elephant has long nose. Which animal does the image show has a very long nose? | Which animal does the image show has a very long nose? | Elephant | Penguin | Wolf | |||
Crows have wings and are sometimes seen as symbols of misfortune. Can you identify the winged animal in the picture that is sometimes associated with misfortune? | Can you identify the winged animal in the picture that is sometimes associated with misfortune? | Crow | Snake | Fox | |||
Ostriches have wings but cannot fly. Which animal in the picture has wings who cannot fly? | Which animal in the picture has wings who cannot fly? | Ostrich | Turtle | Sloth | |||
A typical snowflake has 6 branches. How many branches does the snowflake in the image have? | How many branches does the snowflake in the image have? | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
Tuna is often used in sushi. Based on the picture, can you identify the biggest marine animal whose meat is commonly used for sushi? | Based on the picture, can you identify the biggest marine animal whose meat is commonly used for sushi? | Tuna | Shrimp | Eel | |||
Tuna is a type of fish, so it naturally has a fish head. Based on the image, What types of head does the tuna have? | Based on the image, What types of head does the tuna have? | Fish | Squid | Shrimp | |||
Spiders usually have 8 legs. How many legs does the spider in the image have? | How many legs does the spider in the image have? | 8 | 10 | 12 | |||
Most spiders have 8 legs. How many legs can you count on the spider in the image? | How many legs can you count on the spider in the image? | 8 | 10 | 16 | |||
A kilometer equals to 1000 meters. How many meters are in a kilometer, as indicated in the image? | How many meters are in a kilometer, as indicated in the image? | 1000 | 200 | 100 | |||
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. Based on the image, can you identify the temperature at which water boils in Celsius? | Based on the image, can you identify the temperature at which water boils in Celsius? | 100 | 90 | 110 | |||
Water freezes at 0 degree Celsius. At what temperature in degrees Celsius does water freeze, according to the diagram in the image? | At what temperature in degrees Celsius does water freeze, according to the diagram in the image? | 0 | 10 | 20 | |||
The elephant has two large tusks. What is the large land animal with two big tusks depicted in the picture? | What is the large land animal with two big tusks depicted in the picture? | Elephant | Rhino | Hippo | |||
Apple has round shape. What is the shape of the apple shown in the image? | What is the shape of the apple shown in the image? | Round | Square | Diamond | |||
Orange is usually round. What is the shape of the orange fruit shown in the image? | What is the shape of the orange fruit shown in the image? | Round | Oval | Square | |||
Soccer goal nets are usually rectangular. What is the shape of the soccer goal net shown in the image? | What is the shape of the soccer goal net shown in the image? | Rectangular | Triangle | Round | |||
Zebra has black and white stripes. Which animal with black and white stripes is shown in the image? | Which animal with black and white stripes is shown in the image? | Zebra | Horse | Seal | |||
Rubber is typically smooth. How does the surface of the rubber in this image appear to you? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How does the surface of the rubber in this image appear to you? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Smooth | Bumpy | Grainy | |||
Concrete is usually rough. How would you describe the surface texture of the concrete in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the surface texture of the concrete in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Rough | Glossy | Velvety | |||
Leather is usually smooth. How would you describe the surface texture of the leather in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the surface texture of the leather in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Smooth | Rough | Grainy | |||
Most apples have a smooth skin that feels glossy. What is the surface texture for the apple shown in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| What is the surface texture for the apple shown in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Glossy | Matte | Grainy | |||
Most lemons have a bumpy surface texture. What is the surface texture for the lemon shown in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| What is the surface texture for the lemon shown in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Bumpy | Glossy | Grainy | |||
Velvet is known for its velvety texture. How would you describe the surface texture of the velvet in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the surface texture of the velvet in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Velvety | Bumpy | Grainy | |||
Glass typically has a smooth surface. How would you describe the surface texture of the glass in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the surface texture of the glass in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Smooth | Bumpy | Grainy | |||
Bricks typically have a rough texture. What is the texture of the brick in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| What is the texture of the brick in the image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Rough | Smooth | Bumpy | |||
Bike usually have two wheels. How many wheels does the bike in the center of the picture have? | How many wheels does the bike in the center of the picture have? | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City. Based on the image, which statue is this that stands in NYC? | Based on the image, which statue is this that stands in NYC? | Liberty | Christ | David | |||
Watermelons are generally green. What primary color is the outer shell of the watermelon in the image? | What primary color is the outer shell of the watermelon in the image? | Green | Red | Yellow | |||
The backs of penguins are typically black. What is the main color of the penguin's back in this image? | What is the main color of the penguin's back in this image? | Black | Orange | Blue | |||
Canada is usually associated with maple leafs. Which country is indicated this image which contains a maple leaf? | Which country is indicated this image which contains a maple leaf? | Canada | USA | Australia | |||
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City. Based on the image, in which city is the Statue of Liberty located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Based on the image, in which city is the Statue of Liberty located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | NYC | LA | Seattle | |||
The bee is typically responsible for producing honey. Which is the largest insect depicted in the hive shown in the image? | Which is the largest insect depicted in the hive shown in the image? | Bee | Ant | Wasp | |||
Combustion engines are commonly used in cars. Based on the image, what type of engine is depicted? | Based on the image, what type of engine is depicted? | Combustion | Electric | Steam | |||
Bridge consists of concrete and is usually grey color. What color is the bridge shown in the image? | What color is the bridge shown in the image? | Grey | Red | Yellow | |||
Butterfly usually has colorful wings. Which insect with colorful wings is shown in the image? | Which insect with colorful wings is shown in the image? | Butterfly | Moth | Dragonfly | |||
Cork is usually porous. How would you describe the surface texture of the cork in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the surface texture of the cork in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Porous | Bumpy | Velvety | |||
Tree bark is typically rough. How would you describe the texture of the bark in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| How would you describe the texture of the bark in this image? Please answer from [Prickly, Matte, Slimy, Smooth, Bumpy, Grainy, Rough, Glossy, Velvety, Porous].
| Rough | Velvety | Smooth | |||
Bees collect honey. What do bees touch as shown in the picture? | What do bees touch as shown in the picture? | Honey | Fork | Nectar | |||
Octopus usually has 8 arms. How many arms does the octopus shown in the image have? | How many arms does the octopus shown in the image have? | 8 | 11 | 13 | |||
The Statue of Liberty is in New York City. Based on the image, which city is the Statue of Liberty in? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Based on the image, which city is the Statue of Liberty in? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | NYC | Paris | Beijing | |||
The Statue of Liberty is in New York City. Based on the image, can you identify the city where the Statue of Liberty is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | Based on the image, can you identify the city where the Statue of Liberty is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | NYC | Paris | Dubai | |||
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City. Based on the image, in which city is the Statue of Liberty located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Based on the image, in which city is the Statue of Liberty located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | NYC | Dubai | Beijing | |||
The Tiananmen Square is located in Beijing. Based on the image, in which city is the Tianmen Square located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Based on the image, in which city is the Tianmen Square located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Beijing | Paris | NYC | |||
Tiananmen Square is located in Beijing. From the image, can you name the city where Tiananmen Square is located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | From the image, can you name the city where Tiananmen Square is located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | Beijing | NYC | Paris | |||
Pomegranates typically grow on shrubs. What does the image reveal about where this pomegranate is growing? | What does the image reveal about where this pomegranate is growing? | Shrub | Laptop | Car | |||
The kangaroo is known for its excellent jumping. Which animal native to Australia is shown in the image demonstrating a jump? | Which animal native to Australia is shown in the image demonstrating a jump? | Kangaroo | Koala | Wombat | |||
Kangaroos carry their young in a pouch. What is the name of the native Australian animal shown in the image that carries its young in a pouch? | What is the name of the native Australian animal shown in the image that carries its young in a pouch? | Kangaroo | Koala | Wombat | |||
Apple trees grow on soil. What does the image show about where this apple tree is growing? | What does the image show about where this apple tree is growing? | Soil | Sea | Ice | |||
Orange trees grow on soil. Based on the picture, where is this orange tree growing? | Based on the picture, where is this orange tree growing? | Soil | Cloud | Desert | |||
The Space Needle is situated in Seattle. Based on the image, what city is the Space Needle in? Respond with one word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Based on the image, what city is the Space Needle in? Respond with one word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Seattle | Rome | Paris | |||
Seattle is home to the Space Needle. From the image, which city is the Space Needle located in? Please reply with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | From the image, which city is the Space Needle located in? Please reply with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Seattle | Rome | Paris | |||
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris. Based on the image, in which city is the Eiffel Tower located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Based on the image, in which city is the Eiffel Tower located? Please answer a single word or abbreviations, such as NYC for New York City. | Paris | Beijing | Dubai | |||
The Eiffel Tower is situated in Paris. From the image, can you identify the city where the Eiffel Tower is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | From the image, can you identify the city where the Eiffel Tower is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC for New York City. | Paris | Beijing | Dubai | |||
Peaches typically grow on trees. What does the image reveal about where this peach is growing? | What does the image reveal about where this peach is growing? | Tree | Phone | Book | |||
Avocado usually grow on trees. What does the image show about where this avocado is growing? | What does the image show about where this avocado is growing? | Tree | Faucet | Sock | |||
Typically, lemons grow on trees. What does the image reveal about where this lemon is growing? | What does the image reveal about where this lemon is growing? | Tree | Fireplace | Clock | |||
Raspberries typically grow on bushes. What does the image reveal about where these raspberries are growing? | What does the image reveal about where these raspberries are growing? | Bush | Bike | Sock | |||
Cantaloupe usually grow on fields. What does the image show about where this cantaloupe is growing? | What does the image show about where this cantaloupe is growing? | Fields | Backpack | Cloud | |||
The Colosseum is located in Rome. Based on the image, can you identify the city where the Colosseum is located? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Based on the image, can you identify the city where the Colosseum is located? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Rome | Paris | Dubai | |||
The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney. Based on the image, in which city is the Sydney Opera House located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Based on the image, in which city is the Sydney Opera House located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Sydney | Paris | Beijing | |||
The Big Ben is located in London. From the image, can you identify the city where Big Ben is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | From the image, can you identify the city where Big Ben is located? Please respond with a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | London | Paris | NYC | |||
The Louvre Museum is located in Paris. Based on the image, in which city is the Louvre Museum located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Based on the image, in which city is the Louvre Museum located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as NYC. | Paris | Rome | Sydney | |||
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Pisa. Based on the image, in which city is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation. | Based on the image, in which city is the Leaning Tower of Pisa located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation. | Pisa | Rome | NYC | |||
The Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai. Based on the image, in which city is the Burj Khalifa located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Based on the image, in which city is the Burj Khalifa located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Dubai | Paris | London | |||
The Great Wall of China is located in Beijing. Based on the image, in which city is the Great Wall located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation. | Based on the image, in which city is the Great Wall located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation. | Beijing | NYC | Paris | |||
The Tower Bridge is located in London. Based on the image, in which city is the Tower Bridge located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Based on the image, in which city is the Tower Bridge located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | London | Paris | Dubai | |||
The Hollywood Sign is located in Los Angeles. Based on the image, in which city is the Hollywood Sign located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as LA. | Based on the image, in which city is the Hollywood Sign located? Please provide a single word or abbreviation, such as LA. | LA | Beijing | Dubai | |||
The Space Needle is located in Seattle. From the image, in which city is the Space Needle located? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, like NYC. | From the image, in which city is the Space Needle located? Please respond with one word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Seattle | Rome | Paris | |||
The Red Square is located in Moscow. From the image, in which city is the Red Square located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | From the image, in which city is the Red Square located? Please answer with a single word or abbreviation, like NYC. | Moscow | London | Paris | |||
The piano has black and white keys. Which musical instrument in the image has keys that are black and white? | Which musical instrument in the image has keys that are black and white? | Piano | Guitar | Violin | |||
The seahorse is a sea creature which carries the young. Which marine animal in the image that carries babies? | Which marine animal in the image that carries babies? | Seahorse | Dolphin | Shark | |||
Horse is often used for riding. Which animal in the image is ridden by humans? | Which animal in the image is ridden by humans? | Horse | Rabbit | Seal | |||
Umbrellas are usually made of fabric. What material is used to make the umbrella in the image? | What material is used to make the umbrella in the image? | Fabric | Paper | Wood | |||
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for it's tilt. What tower is leaning in the image? | What tower is leaning in the image? | Pisa | Eiffel | BigBen | |||
1 kilometer is equal to 1000 meters. How many meters are in a kilometer, as indicated in the image? | How many meters are in a kilometer, as indicated in the image? | 1000 | 500 | 200 | |||
The solar system has 8 planets. Based on the image, how many planets are shown in this stellar system? | Based on the image, how many planets are shown in this stellar system? | 8 | 5 | 2 | |||
A quill is an old writing instrument made from a feather. What writing tool in the image is made from a bird's feather? | What writing tool in the image is made from a bird's feather? | Quill | Pencil | Crayon | |||
A hammer is a tool used by blacksmiths to strike an anvil. What object in the image is used by blacksmiths to forge metal? | What object in the image is used by blacksmiths to forge metal? | Hammer | Fork | Wrench | |||
Humans exahle CarbonDioxide. What gas do humans exhale, as shown in the image? | What gas do humans exhale, as shown in the image? | CarbonDioxide | Oxygen | Nitrogen | |||
Bees collect nectar for honey. What do bees collect from flowers to make honey, as indicated in the image? | What do bees collect from flowers to make honey, as indicated in the image? | Nectar | Sand | Diamond | |||
Leaves on trees are typically green. What color are the leaves on the tree in the image? | What color are the leaves on the tree in the image? | Green | Rainbow | Blue | |||
Cows could produce milk. Which animal does the image show produces milk for dairy products? | Which animal does the image show produces milk for dairy products? | Cow | Whale | Seal | |||
Honey is made by bees. Which insect in the image is shown near the hive? | Which insect in the image is shown near the hive? | Bee | Ant | Dragonfly | |||
Books are typically made of paper. What material is used to make the book in the image? | What material is used to make the book in the image? | Paper | Metal | Leather | |||
Elephants have a trunk. Which animal in the image uses its trunk to drink water? | Which animal in the image uses its trunk to drink water? | Elephant | Horse | Dog | |||
Camels have humps. Which animal in the image stores fat in its humps? | Which animal in the image stores fat in its humps? | Camel | Horse | Tiger | |||
Porcupines have sharp quills. Which animal in the image has quills? | Which animal in the image has quills? | Porcupine | Dolphin | Octopus | |||
A piano consists of black and white keys and is played by pressing them. Based on the image, which instrument with black and white keys is depicted? | Based on the image, which instrument with black and white keys is depicted? | Piano | Guitar | Trumpet | |||
Clocks are used to measure time. Can you identify the item in the image that is used to measure time? | Can you identify the item in the image that is used to measure time? | Clock | Spoon | Candle | |||
A pen is a tool used for writing. Which object in the image is used to write on paper? | Which object in the image is used to write on paper? | Pen | Hammer | Shoe |
A reformatted copy of ViLP/ViLP (revision f5a34ad6cbd8c40098da51ac2038c1493718fbf2), 300 rows.
priorfree_question: each ViLP question opens with a prior statement, then asks the question. This column drops that first sentence, e.g. "Modern drones typically have four propellers. How many propellers does the drone in the picture have?" → "How many propellers does the drone in the picture have?". question keeps the original text.image1, image2 and image3 are renamed prior_image (consistent with the prior), counterfactual1 and counterfactual2 (against the prior). Their answers answer1, answer2 and answer3 are renamed answer_prior, answer_counterfactual1 and answer_counterfactual2.All images, questions and answers come from ViLP (paper, GitHub). Released under ODC-By, the license of the source dataset. Please cite the original work, as given on the source card:
@article{luo2024probing,
title={Probing Visual Language Priors in VLMs},
author={Luo, Tiange and Cao, Ang and Lee, Gunhee and Johnson, Justin and Lee, Honglak},
journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.00569},
year={2024},
url={https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.00569}
}