Problem: S1: He also has been influenced by progressive punk , metallic hardcore , thrash metal , punk rock and many other hardcore metal bands .
S2: He has also been influenced by progressive punk , metallic hardcore , thrash metal , punkrock and many other hardcore metal bands .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A: yes

Problem: (1) The tsunami was observed along the Pacific coast of Japan from the Izu peninsula to Kyushu and recorded by tides from Hawaii to Alaska .
(2) The tsunami was observed along the Pacific coast of Japan from Izu Peninsula to Kyushu , and recorded by tide gauges from Hawaii to Alaska .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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- yes
A: yes

Please check if these have the same meaning.
The single was produced and recorded overseas , in the United States and produced by Howard Benson .
The single was created and recorded overseas , in the United States , and produced by Howard Benson .
OPTIONS:
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- yes
Answer: yes

Problem: The game was mainly poorly received .
The game was mainly poorly received .
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- yes
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A: yes

The flag of Kenya of 1963 is white , but has similar lines inserted in between the colors .
The flag of Kenya in 1963 is white , but has inserted similar lines between the colors .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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- yes
yes

Problem: S1: Polokce is a village situated in the municipality of Novi Pazar in Serbia .
S2: Polokce is a village situated in Novi Pazar municipality in Serbia .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A:
yes