Question:
S1: Following California 's lead , several states and the federal government passed similar or stricter bans .
S2: Several states and the federal government later passed similar or more strict bans .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people , ' ' he told the Associated Press .
S2: " Then they moved inside the mosque and started firing on the people . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In September 2002 , the nearby Gard region was hit by similar floods .
S2: In September 2002 , floods in the Gard region killed 23 people .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Furthermore , with the target fed funds rate at 1 percent , " substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted . "
S2: " Furthermore , with the target funds rate at 1 per cent , substantial further conventional easings could be implemented if the FOMC judged such policy actions warranted , " he said .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes