TASK DEFINITION: You are given two sentences(Sentence1 and Sentence2). Answer "Yes" if these sentences are a paraphrase of one another, otherwise answer "No".
PROBLEM: Sentence1: Shares of Smithfield closed up $ 1.64 , or 8.5 percent , at $ 20.85 , on the New York Stock Exchange ., Sentence2: Shares of Smithfield rose $ 1.64 yesterday to close at $ 20.85 , a rise of 8.5 per cent , on the New York Stock Exchange .

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: Sentence1: Without admitting or denying the S.E.C. ' s allegations , Mr. Markovitz agreed to a permanent ban from associating with an investment adviser or mutual fund ., Sentence2: He has agreed to a lifetime ban from association with an investment adviser or mutual fund .

SOLUTION: No

PROBLEM: Sentence1: He also drove in a run on a groundout against Franklin in the fifth ., Sentence2: He drove in another run in the fifth inning on a groundout .

SOLUTION:
Yes