Problem: Wwo sentences:
The total number of new cases in China was fewer than 100 for the third day in a row .
On Monday , the number of SARS cases in China passed 5,000 , hitting a total of 5,013 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Mr Neil said that according to the source , the report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " .
According to the BBC , the group 's interim report will say its inspectors have not even unearthed " minute amounts of nuclear , chemical or biological weapons material " .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
A big surge in consumer confidence has provided the only positive economic news in recent weeks .
Only a big surge in consumer confidence has interrupted the bleak economic news .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Quattrone , 47 , was highly influential at Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble .
Quattrone , 47 , was highly influential working in the Palo Alto office of Credit Suisse First Boston during the tech bubble .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes