Q:
Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The stock rose $ 2.11 , or about 11 percent , to close Friday at $ 21.51 on the New York Stock Exchange .
PG & E Corp. shares jumped $ 1.63 or 8 percent to $ 21.03 on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday .

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- yes
A:
yes

input question: Feelings about current business conditions improved substantially from the first quarter , jumping from 40 to 55 .
Assessment of current business conditions improved substantially , the Conference Board said , jumping to 55 from 40 in the first quarter .

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output answer: yes

[Q]: Druce will face murder charges , Conte said .
Conte said Druce will be charged with murder .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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- yes

[A]: yes

Question:
S1: His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia .
S2: His protest triggered a 47-hour standoff with police that led to huge traffic jams as commuters backed up in downtown Washington and Northern Virginia .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
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- yes
Answer:
yes

QUES: It would not affect economic damages such as lost wages or hospital bills .

Economic damages , such as lost wages or medical costs , wouldn 't be capped under Bush 's plan .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

Question:
S1: The exam contains four sections and tests a students knowledge of algebra and geometry as well as probability and statistics .
S2: The test , in four sections , includes algebra and geometry , along with some questions on probability and statistics .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes