Question:
S1: Many compensation experts had predicted Carty would get a generous severance deal because his voluntary resignation helped keep the concessions deals in place .
S2: Many compensation experts had predicted that Carty would get a generous severance package because his voluntary resignation helped preserve the concessions , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In terms of format , DVD music took off while legitimate online music broadened its reach , the IFPI said .
S2: DVD music took off , accounting for more than five percent of sales , and legitimate online music broadened its reach .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Only 12 of the last 30 attempts to reach Mars have succeeded ( two are in transit ) .
S2: Of about 30 attempts to reach Mars , only 12 missions have succeeded .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Cullen is replacing former chief privacy officer Richard Purcell , who left earlier this year .
S2: The job had been vacant since Richard Purcell left earlier this year .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no