Problem: S1: He was twice married to Elizabeth Dettlaff and Annie Kowalkowski , and had three daughters .
S2: He was married twice , to Annie Kowalkowski and to Elizabeth Dettlaff , and had three daughters .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: On the other hand , General De Gaulle was less impressed , read her recommendations , and rejected most of her reports only half .
S2: General De Gaulle on the other hand was less impressed , reading her recommendations and only half dismissing most of her reports .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The roots of the Fireweed gives off a bitter taste but the petals have a spicy sweet taste .
S2: The roots of the fireweed exude a bitter taste , but the petals have a spicy sweet taste .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes