Problem: S1: The areas south of the governorate were controlled by the Ottoman Empire , and the southern border was not defined .
S2: The areas south of the government were controlled by the Ottoman Empire and the southern border was not defined .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Nicholas Lens ( born 1957 ) is a Belgian composer of contemporary music , known mainly for his operas .
S2: Nicholas Lens ( born 1957 ) is a contemporary composer of Belgian music , particularly known for his operas .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: The first settlers were Dr. Henry Clay Fish , Richard P. Dobbs and James G. Christian , who all came to Illinois from Missouri .
S2: The first settlers were Dr. Henry Clay Fish , Richard Dobbs and James G. Christian , all coming from Illinois to Missouri .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no