Problem: (1) Georges Merle died in Paris in 1881 , his son Hugues Merle became a painter as well .
(2) Hugues Merle died in Paris in 1881 , his son Georges Merle became a painter as well .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: no

Problem: (1) The Hartford High School was founded in 1857 , shortly after the city of Hartford was established .
(2) Hartford High School was founded in 1857 , shortly after The City of Hartford was established .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: no

Problem: (1) The government 's executive branch consisted of the president , the prime minister , a number of federal ministers , and the deputy prime ministers .
(2) The executive branch of the government consisted of the president , the prime minister , a number of deputy prime ministers , and federal ministers .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) The three inexperienced pilots were allowed to damage it , but they managed only to attack the bomber .
(2) The three inexperienced pilots were allowed to attack it , but they managed only to damage the bomber .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A:
no