Problem: S1: Of the twelve stories published , six were previously included in the author 's first collection , '' The Evening News '' .
S2: Six of the twelve published stories were previously included in the first collection of the author , '' The Evening News '' .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: ABC Books has released seven popular book novels , each based on a single episode , and from the perspective of a particular character .
S2: ABC Books has released seven paperback novels , each based on a particular episode and from the perspective of a single character .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence on the colony .
S2: New York 's initial possession of parts of Vermont provided a close relationship with other New England colonies like Maine and a continuing New England influence in the colony .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no