Problem: S1: Recker retained the grocery store , and Portner focused on expanding the brewery .
S2: The portner kept the grocery store , and Recker focused on expanding the brewery .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: The town of Cortlandville , close to the western border of the county , is surrounded by the city of Cortland .
S2: The city of Cortland , near the western border of the county , is surrounded by the town of Cortlandville .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: A market was perceived for future tours and destinations . Scandinavia was in April 1975 and there followed another tour to Switzerland in September .
S2: A market was perceived for future tours and destinations , Scandinavia followed in April 1975 and in September another tour was taken in Switzerland .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes