Question:
S1: Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday , as did Mills .
S2: Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday , saying that he never discussed personnel matters .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: PeopleSoft , of Pleasanton , California , said the deal would increase its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items .
S2: But PeopleSoft said the new deal should add to its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.49 , to $ 50.01 , on the New York Stock Exchange after official acknowledgment of the criminal investigation .
S2: Freddie Mac shares fell $ 1.50 on Wednesday , to close at $ 50 on the New York Stock Exchange .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Volodymyr Gorbanovsky , deputy general director of the plane 's owners , Mediterranean Airlines , said it appeared to have veered from its flight path because of the fog .
S2: Volodymyr Gorbanovsky , deputy general director of the plane 's owners , Mediterranean Airlines , said initial information indicated it had veered from its flight path because of fog .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes