Question:
S1: The ELF has claimed responsibility for a slew of arson attacks against commercial entities that members say threaten or damage the environment .
S2: The underground group has claimed responsibility for a series of arsons against commercial entities that members say damage the environment .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The three chains have replaced most of the 70,000 striking workers with temporary employees to keep their stores open .
S2: The supermarket chains have used managers and replacement workers to keep their stores open , often at reduced hours .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: A navy official on the scene said divers were scanning the river bed with metal finders before rain drove them to shore .
S2: A navy official said divers scanned the river bed with metal detectors before rain drove them to shore .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: " If these loss reductions continue as expected , further rate reductions should be ordered . "
S2: If those loss reductions continue , further rate reductions should be ordered , Bordelon said .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes