Problem: S1: It will shorten the distance from Hong Kong to Macao and Zhuhai and reduce the journey time to half an hour .
S2: It will reduce the distance from Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai from , and shorten the journey time to within half an hour .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A: yes

Problem: S1: It is slightly smaller than Peru and slightly larger than South Africa .
S2: It is somewhat smaller than Peru and slightly larger than South Africa .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A: yes

Problem: S1: In July of 1659 , Sir Richard was a supporter of Sir George Booth in the abortive pro - Royalist Cheshire and Lancashire Rising .
S2: In July of 1659 , Sir George Booth was a supporter of Sir Richard in the abortive pro - Royalist Cheshire and Lancashire Rising .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes

A:
no