Problem: Wwo sentences:
" Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday 's meeting .
" Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Mr Sharon said .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

You can use interactive features on the IRS Web site ( www.irs.gov ) to track refunds or advance child-credit payments .

Taxpayers unsure if they are owed refunds can use interactive features on the IRS Web site to track refunds or advance child credit payments .
OPTIONS:
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yes

Q: Shellfire could be heard in the background as Ghafar spoke by satellite telephone .

As he spoke by satellite phone , shellfire could be heard in the background .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: yes

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Sunnis make up 77 percent of Pakistan 's population , Shiites 20 percent .
About 80 percent of Pakistan 's 140 million people are Sunnis .

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A:
no

input question: Three American warships are off the Liberian coast carrying a total of 2,300 marines .
There are three warships with 2,300 Marines lingering off its coast .

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output answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
In Falluja on Thursday , two grenades were thrown at soldiers from the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment , wounding seven .
In Al-Fallujah , two grenades were thrown Thursday at soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment , wounding seven , none seriously .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer:
yes