Problem: S1: They refused and Findlay declared the team and disqualified Montreal the winners .
S2: They refused and thus Findlay declared the team and disqualified Montreal the winners .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: In 2009 , the third Rapid Ride , the 777 Green Line , launched from Tramway Boulevard to Downtown .
S2: In 2009 , the third Rapid Ride , the 777 Green Line , started service from Downtown to Tramway Boulevard .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: Although he was born in Nanango , Ballin grew up in Kingaroy and visited the Kingaroy State High School , where his father was school leader .
S2: Although he was born in Nanango , Ballin grew up in Kingaroy and attended Kingaroy State High School where his father was the school principal .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes