Question:
S1: The American military 's task is to provide the security in the meantime .
S2: The U.S. military 's task , in this period , is to provide security .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: After Mao 's death in 1976 , Madame Mao was sentenced to life imprisonment for her role in the oppressive Cultural Revolution .
S2: After Mao 's death in 1976 , she was tried and sentenced to death , later commuted to life .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: He reportedly claims Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while Harold Keke 's group was armed .
S2: He was reported as saying Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza had made a deal with him to keep his guns while notorious warlord Harold Keke 's group was armed .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons - we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser , " he told an industry audience in London yesterday .
S2: Using bookmarks and back and forth buttons -- we had about eighteen different things we had in mind for the browser . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes