[Q]: The government says the changes are necessary if Israel is to compete successfully in the global marketplace and attract investment .
However , the Israeli government argues that changes in Israel ' s state-controlled economy are necessary if the state is to compete in the global marketplace .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]: yes

Question:
S1: " Our policies are well-known , and I 'm not aware of any changes in policy " on Iran , Powell said .
S2: " Our policies are well known and I 'm not aware of any changes , " Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
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- yes
Answer:
yes

QUES: There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to outnumber those who accept it by around 20 to 17 .

There will be no vote on the issue but those opposed to Robinson 's appointment are thought to be in the majority .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

[Q]: He told the jury Stubbs is a " cold , calculating killer . "

District Attorney Dave Lupas reminded jurors that Stubbs is , " a cold , calculating killer " .

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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Shares of Pleasanton-based PeopleSoft rose 4 cents , to $ 16.96 , in Monday trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market .
PeopleSoft shares were up 4 cents at $ 16.96 in late morning trade on the Nasdaq .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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- yes

Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

The panels picture the towers standing tall and outline their history , including their construction , the 1993 bombing and their ultimate destruction on Sept . 11 , 2001 .

The panels outline the twin towers ' history , including their construction , the 1993 bombing and their ultimate destruction by terrorists on Sept . 11 , 2001 .
OPTIONS:
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yes