Problem: S1: Only one percent of blue diamonds are of this type and most are natural to gray .
S2: Only one percent of natural diamonds are of this type , and most are blue to grey .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: Considerable resistance from established Vignerons against American vines remained , and official policy still favoured the eradication of the vineyards affected .
S2: Considerable resistance remained from established vignerons to American vines and official policy still favoured the eradication of affected vineyards .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: In the state elections of November 1856 , 81 Republicans , 31 Democrats and 8 Americans were elected to the Assembly for the 1857 session .
S2: At the State election in November 1856 , 81 Republicans , 31 Democrats and 8 Americans were elected to the Assembly for the session of 1857 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes