Question:
S1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > jumped 26 points , or 1.78 percent , to 1,516 .
S2: The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX was up 8.79 points , or 0.96 percent , at 929.06 .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: In Virginia , Mr. Kilgore , a Republican , accused the court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens . "
S2: The Virginia attorney-general , Jerry Kilgore , accused the Supreme Court of undermining " Virginia 's right to pass legislation that reflects the views and values of our citizens " .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday said companies trading on the biggest U.S. markets must win shareholder approval before granting stock options and other stock-based compensation plans to corporate executives .
S2: Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity compensation under rules cleared yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: When Biggs 's body was found , authorities had no leads until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .
S2: Authorities had no leads in Biggs ' death until four months later , when a tipster said Mallard talked about the incident at a party .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes