Problem: S1: In December 2006 , John von Rhein was named '' Chicagoan of the Year '' in classical music by Muspratt and the staff of the '' Chicago Tribune '' .
S2: In December 2006 , John von Rhein von Muspratt and the staff of the '' Chicago Tribune '' were named '' Chicagoan of the Year '' in classical music .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: yes

Problem: (1) In 2001 , Thomas averaged 27.6 points in 10 games for the Tanduay Rhum Masters under coach Derick Pumaren in the Philippine Basketball Association .
(2) In 2001 , Thomas averaged 27.6 points in 10 games for the Tanduay Rhum Masters under trainer Derick Pumaren in the Philippine Basketball Association .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: yes

Please check if these have the same meaning.
She studied journalism in London for three years and has an MA in Mass Media from a university in New York City .
For three years she studied journalism in London and holds an MA in mass media at a university in New York City .
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Answer: yes

Problem: The Grand Haven depot was 33.29 miles from Detroit and 155.02 miles from Waterford , Michigan .
Waterford Depot was 33.29 miles from Detroit and 155.02 miles from Grand Haven , Michigan .
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A: no

DeBona was married to former TNA and current WWE commentator Josh Mathews from November 2006 until their divorce in 2008 .
From November 2006 until her divorce in 2008 , DeBona was married to the former TNA and the current WWE commentator Josh Mathews .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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yes

Problem: S1: The couple had their first child , Nicol , in August 2012 , and their second son Schalk Jr. was born in March 2014 .
S2: The couple had their first child in August 2012 , Nicol , and in March 2014 their second son Shalk Jr. was born .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A:
yes