Question:
S1: But price declines have remained below 30 percent , year over year , for the last two quarters , said IDC analyst John McArthur .
S2: McArthur told internetnews.com price declines have moderated and remained below 30 percent from the previous year for the last two quarters .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: " Of course the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing , " Mr. Connolly said .
S2: And , of course , the FBI agent who ran him down received nothing - no ticket , no violation . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent , from $ 1.50 to $ 2 , on May 4 , while tickets on suburban trains rose an average 25 percent May 1 .
S2: Subway and bus fares rose 33 percent , from $ 1.50 to $ 2 , on May 4 , while average 25 percent increases took effect May 1 on suburban trains .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > tacked on 5.91 points , or 0.29 percent , to 2,053.27 .
S2: The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > advanced 6 points , or 0.30 percent , to 2,053 , erasing earlier losses .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no