Problem: S1: The album received a much positive critical response , being largely compared to bands of the 1960s , such as The Velvet Underground and The Grateful Dead .
S2: The album received a largely positive critical response compared to bands of the 60s , such as The Velvet Underground and The Grateful Dead .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Sandals were provided by Brian Atwood , Stuart Weitzman and Sophia Webster , while a pair of boots were designed by Giuseppe Zanotti .
S2: Sandals were supplied by Brian Atwood , Stuart Weitzman and Sophia Webster , while a pair of boots were designed by Giuseppe Zanotti .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: It features the dominant seventh against the blue chord , which in the key of C would be B and G -- B -- D .
S2: It characterizes the dominant seventh against the blue chord , which would be in the key of C B and G - B - D .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no