Problem: S1: A total of 16 teams participated , but only 13 teams qualified in the finals of the Olympic tournament .
S2: In total , 16 teams participated , but only 13 teams qualified for the finals of the Olympic tournament .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: A second portion is exposed to a positive allergen , such as Pokeweed , to serve as a universal control .
S2: A second portion is exposed to a positive allergy such as pokeweed to serve as universal control .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Stella Maris was born in Dublin . After initially playing for Brady
S2: Brady was born in Dublin , after playing for Stella Maris initially .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no