Problem: S1: It also has black scales with a pale underside with dark stains .
S2: It also has black scales with a pale underside with dark spots .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: From 2 June 1969 , lectures were held for the first 300 students , and the academic workforce consisted of 28 local lecturers at that time .
S2: For the first batch of 300 students , lectures were held beginning from 2 June 1969 . At that time , the academic workforce consisted of 28 local lecturers .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: I gathered me also silver and gold ; as it is written , '' And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones '' ( I Kings x .
S2: I have also made silver and gold , as written : '' And the king gathered silver to be as stones in Jerusalem , ( I kings x .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no