Question:
S1: The GAO found cable rates have increased 40 percent over the past five years , versus 12 percent inflation during the period .
S2: The GAO found that cable rates have increased by 40 percent during the past five years , far above the 12 percent inflation in that period .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Acting Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said the explosion was being treated as a criminal matter , but no possibility had been ruled out .
S2: Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: The movie opens this weekend and the companion game has been on sale since late last month .
S2: The movie opened over the weekend in the number one spot and the companion game has been on sale since late last month .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Sir Paul already has three children fashion designer Stella , 31 , Mary , 33 , and James , 25 by his wife Linda , who died from breast cancer in 1998 .
S2: McCartney has three children - fashion designer Stella , 31 , Mary , 33 , and James , 25 - by first wife Linda .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no