Question:
S1: Mr Koizumi rebuked Mr Konoike , saying his remarks were " inappropriate " .
S2: Koizumi told reporters at his office that Konoike 's remarks were " inappropriate . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: A spokesman said : " Further testing is under way but at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook is positive . "
S2: " Further testing is still under way , but at this stage , given the early detection , the outlook in such instances would be positive , " the specialist said yesterday .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Malpractice victims say limits on damage payouts make it less likely lawyers will take cases , meaning access to justice could be denied .
S2: Limits on damages make it less likely lawyers will take expensive cases , meaning access to justice is denied , they say .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: It passed only after Republicans won the support of two wavering senators , Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Republican George Voinovich of Ohio .
S2: It passed only after Republicans won the support of Voinovich and another wavering senator , Nelson of Nebraska .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes