[Q]: The women then had follow-up examinations after five , 12 and 24 years .
The women had follow-up examinations in 1974-75 , 1980-81 and 1992-93 , but were not asked about stress again .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

[A]: no

Question:
S1: El Watan , an Algerian newspaper , reported that the kidnappers fiercely resisted the army assault this morning , firing Kalashnikov rifles .
S2: El Watan , an Algerian newspaper , reported that the kidnappers put up fierce resistance during the army assault , firing Kalashnikov rifles .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

QUES: In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and the costs of outpatient hospital care rose by 14.6 percent , the study .

In 2002 , spending on inpatient hospital care grew by 6.8 percent and that on outpatient hospital care by 14.6 percent .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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- no
- yes
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ANS: yes

[Q]: Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event included business and that some of those attending were Tyco employees .

Mr. Kozlowski contends that the event was in large part a business function .

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- yes
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[A]: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Investors are taking heed of the latest warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in rates .
Investors kept in mind Tuesday 's warning from Japan 's top financial diplomat Zembei Mizoguchi that Japan would act to prevent excessive swings in currency rates .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

Answer: yes

Here are two sentences:

A second victim , Michael Walker , 23 , was struck in the torso , the bullet perforating his lung .

The other victim , Michael Walker , of 550 Barbey Street , was struck in the neck .
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
no