Problem: S1: Motivated by his passion for the local football , Arid Garcia decided to support the professional football in the state of Lara .
S2: Motivated by his passion for local football , Arid Garcia decided to support professional football in the State of Lara .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Foley worked with Gurf Morlix , with Townes Van Zandt , with Guy Schwartz , with Billy Block and Calvin Russell , among others .
S2: Foley worked with , among others , Calvin Russell , Townes Van Zandt , Gurf Morlix , Billy Block , and Guy Schwartz .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The route from Chicago to Hoosier State is used by Amtrak for '' Cardinal '' and '' Lafayette '' .
S2: The route from Chicago to Lafayette is used by Amtrak for '' Cardinal '' and '' Hoosier State '' .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no