Question:
S1: Since both companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely the two signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period of time .
S2: Because the companies described the talks as exclusive , it 's likely they signed an agreement saying Dynegy wouldn 't talk to other suitors for a certain period .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: He said that President Bush 's proposed Clean Air Act amendment , called the Clear Skies Initiative , would result in greater efficiency and therefore less pollution .
S2: He said that by allowing power companies more flexibility , the Clear Skies Initiative would result in greater efficiency and therefore less pollution .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: In September , a 27-year-old Singapore researcher contracted SARS while working in a laboratory .
S2: In a case in August , a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: But the Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday cleared Blair 's cabinet of that accusation .
S2: In its report , the foreign affairs committee absolved Mr. Blair of charges of doctoring intelligence .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
Answer:
yes