Question:
S1: The Russell 2000 index , which tracks smaller company stocks , was up 1.02 , or 0.21 percent , at 496.83 .
S2: The Russell 2000 index , the barometer of smaller company stocks , rose 3.28 , or 0.7 percent , to 494.20 .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: They found no blood and no bones , he said .
S2: No one has found blood , bones or any other trace of the child .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: He had said before the meeting that he planned to urge Chinese officials to move quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .
S2: He has said he plans to urge Chinese officials during the G20 meeting to move more quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: As envisioned by Breaux , the government would help pay for the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .
S2: Breaux outlined a plan Tuesday that would give seniors help with the first $ 3,450 in prescription drug costs .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes