Question:
S1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC > rose 8.25 points , or 0.45 percent , to 1,861.15 .
S2: The Nasdaq composite index dropped 6.8 percent , and the Standard & Poor 's fell 4.9 percent .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: The company has agreed terms on the purchase of the paper division of the Dutch office supplies group Buhrmann , the largest paper distributor in Europe .
S2: The company has reached agreement on the terms for buying the paper division of the Dutch office supplies group Buhrmann , the largest paper distributor in Europe .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney 's Office in Atlanta also refused to comment .
S2: Coca-Cola announced Friday morning that the U.S. Attorney 's office in Atlanta has started an inquiry .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: The government identified the alleged hijackers as Francisco Lamas Caron , 29 , Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta , 22 , and Yosvani Martinez Acosta , 27 .
S2: The ministry said the hijackers Francisco Lamas Caron , 29 ; Luis Alberto Suarez Acosta , 22 ; and Yosvani Martinez Acosta , 27 , shot themselves for unknown reasons .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no