Question:
S1: Beagle 2 has no propulsion system of its own ; it is " in the hands of Mr Newton now " , as an astronaut once put it .
S2: It is " in the hands of Mr Newton " as a US space agency ( Nasa ) astronaut once put it .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Federal investigators are looking for possible connections between the theft of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .
S2: Federal agents said Friday they are investigating the thefts of 1,100 pounds of an explosive chemical from construction companies in Colorado and California in the past week .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: A rebel who was captured said more than 2,000 insurgents were involved in the attack .
S2: A captured rebel said 2,100 combatants had been involved in the offensive .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Claudia Gonzles Herrera , an assistant attorney general in charge of the case , said the arrests show that Guatemala " takes the defense of its ancient Maya heritage seriously . "
S2: Claudia Gonzales Herrera , an assistant attorney-general in charge of the case , said the arrests showed that Guatemala took the defence of its Mayan heritage seriously .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes