Problem: S1: Ulpio Minucci ( June 29 , 1917 -- March 9 , 2007 ) was an Italian composer and musician .
S2: Ulpio Minucci ( June 29 , 1917 -- March 9 , 2007 ) was an Italian - born American composer and musician .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: He dismissed Thomas Hardy as '' harmless rustic '' , but admired George Meredith for his appreciation of beauty .
S2: He dismissed Thomas Hardy as a '' harmless rustic '' but admired George Meredith for his appreciation of beauty .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: In 1853 he moved to Bloomington , Illinois , and in 1859 to Attika , Indiana .
S2: He moved to Bloomington , Illinois , in 1853 and to Attica , Indiana , in 1859 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes