Problem: S1: The town was founded in 1899 by George Dewey and named after Admiral Jacob A. Bartles .
S2: Founded by George Dewey in 1899 , the town was named for Admiral Jacob A. Bartles .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: In September 1970 , Mitchell refused and Romney 's plan collapsed .
S2: In September 1970 , Romney refused and collapsed Mitchell Plan .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: A product of Feilding High School , Northcott followed a well walked path into the Manawatu Turbos Mitre 10 Cup team .
S2: Northcott , a product of Feilding High School , followed a well committed path into the Manawatu Turbos Mitre 10 Cup team .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes