Problem: S1: Between 2006 and 2011 , Nantes , Bordeaux , Rennes , Montpellier , Toulouse , and Lyon had the fastest-growing conurbations in France .
S2: Between 2006 and 2011 , Toulouse , Rennes , Montpellier , Nantes , Bordeaux and Lyon had the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in France .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Collins introduced himself to the modern Barnabas Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman that had never been seen during the day .
S2: Collins introduced himself to the modern Barnabas Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman never seen during the day .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: It was first established as Knopweed Biocontrol in Oregon in the 1980s , and is currently released in the Pacific Northwest .
S2: It was first released as a knapweed biocontrol in the 1980s in Oregon , and it is currently established in the Pacific Northwest .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no