Question:
S1: BofA said yesterday it had " policies in place that prohibit late-day trading " .
S2: Bank of America says its policies prohibit late-day trading , which is illegal .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Sales - a figure watched closely as a barometer of its health - rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts had predicted .
S2: It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly higher than industry experts expected .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Three each came from Africa , Asia and Latin America .
S2: But 62 % of Catholics live in Africa , Asia and Latin America .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Fasting glucose was 142 mg / dL on average for those given usual care , compared with 129 mg / dL in the group given specialized care ( P < .01 ) .
S2: Fasting glucose , used to measure diabetes risk , was 142 on average for those given usual care compared to 129 in the group given special treatment .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes