Problem: S1: The Russian villain is , however , an interesting and sometimes original threat .
S2: The Russian villain , however , is an interesting and sometimes original menace .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A: yes

Problem: S1: Kirk Deighton is served by Route 780 , Knaresborough to Wetherby , and Route X70 , Kirk Deighton to Harrogate through Wetherby and Spofforth .
S2: Kirk Deighton is served over the Route 780 , Harrogate to Wetherby , and Route X70 , Kirk Deighton to Knaresborough via Wetherby and Spofforth .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A: no

Problem: S1: At the time , Cao Mao was merely a puppet emperor as actual power was in the hands of the regent Sima Zhao ( Sima Wang 's cousin ) .
S2: At that time , Cao Mao was only a puppet emperor , as the actual power was in the hands of the regent Sima Zhao ( cousin of Sima Wang ) .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A:
yes