Problem: Wwo sentences:
The book , scheduled for release next month , is described by Franken as a criticism of right-wing leaders and media spokesmen .
The book , scheduled for publication next month , has been described by Franken as a criticism of right wing leaders and media spokespeople .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

" His progress is steady , he 's stable , he 's comfortable , " Jack said Tuesday afternoon .

" His progress is steady , he is stable , " said Dr Jack .
OPTIONS:
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no

Q: The World Health Organization and the United States Centers for Disease Control sent down a team to look into it .

The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States have sent a team to investigate .

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

Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The decision could also prove useful in the " war on terrorism " .
Tuesday 's decision could prove useful to the government in the war on terrorism .

OPTIONS:
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A:
yes

input question: There are more surprises than you can possibly imagine , " Gov. Gray Davis told reporters at a campaign stop in Compton .
There are more surprises than you can possibly imagine , " Davis said after appearing with former U.S. president Bill Clinton at a school dedication .

OPTIONS:
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output answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Carlton Dotson , a teammate who lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he talked to police Friday but was instructed not to talk about the case .
Carlton Dotson , who was on the team last season and lives in Hurlock , Md . , said he was told not to talk about the case .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer:
yes