Question:
S1: The time was about 4 a.m. on March 18 , just hours before the first pinpoint missiles rained down on the capital .
S2: The seizure occurred at 4am on March 18 , just hours before the first American air assault .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Evacuation went smoothly , although passengers weren 't told what was going on , Hunt said .
S2: Passengers were evacuated smoothly , although they were not told what was going on , he said .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: General Jeffery announced he would give his substantial military pension accumulated over 40 years to charity during his stay at Government House .
S2: Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Mr Koizumi rebuked Mr Konoike , saying his remarks were " inappropriate " .
S2: Koizumi told reporters at his office that Konoike 's remarks were " inappropriate . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes