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test_201

Sentence1: Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism - and cutting cholesterol - but come with the unwanted side effect of speeding up the heartbeat . Sentence2: Thyroid hormones are known to help in weight loss by stimulating metabolism , and they can help cut cholesterol too .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_202

Sentence1: That would be a potential setback to Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries . Sentence2: The inquiry may hinder Chief Executive Phil Condit 's strategy of bolstering defense-related sales during a slump in jetliner deliveries .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_203

Sentence1: The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down 10.89 at 9,837.94 , after advancing 111.04 Wednesday . Sentence2: The Dow Jones industrial average fell 10.89 points , or 0.11 percent , to 9,837.94 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_204

Sentence1: Thus far , Stewart 's company appears ready to stand behind her . Sentence2: For now , the company 's management appears to be standing behind Stewart .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_205

Sentence1: Q : Can I buy coverage for prescription drugs right away ? Sentence2: Congress has added a new benefit - an option to buy insurance coverage for prescription drugs .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_206

Sentence1: The program will grow to include ports in Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , among others . Sentence2: The program will be expanded to include areas of the Middle East such as Dubai , Turkey and Malaysia , Mr. Ridge said .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_207

Sentence1: The S & P / TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week , while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points . Sentence2: On the week , the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points , while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_208

Sentence1: November 17 's last victim was British defence attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot on an Athens road in June 2000 . Sentence2: November 17 's last victim was British defense attache Stephen Saunders , who was shot and killed at point-blank range on a busy Athens road in June 2000 .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_209

Sentence1: But plaque volume increased by 2.7 percent in pravastatin patients . Sentence2: The volume of plaque in Pravachol patients ' arteries rose by 3 % .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_210

Sentence1: Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations and large branches of the United Way by 15 percent and 28.6 percent , respectively . Sentence2: Donations stemming from the Sept . 11 attacks helped push up contributions to human service organizations by 15 percent and to large branches of the United Way by 28.6 percent .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_211

Sentence1: The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes . Sentence2: The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000 .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_212

Sentence1: The hearing is to determine whether there is enough evidence to order Akbar to a general court-martial proceeding . Sentence2: The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether Akbar should be court-martialled .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_213

Sentence1: Authorities had no evidence to suggest the two incidents were connected . Sentence2: There was no immediate evidence that the two incidents were connected , police said .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_214

Sentence1: A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley makes a salary of $ 65,000 in his 30th year . Sentence2: A nationally board certified teacher with a master 's degree , Kelley , in his 30th year teaching , makes $ 65,000 .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_215

Sentence1: The state 's House delegation currently consists of 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans . Sentence2: Democrats hold a 17-15 edge in the state 's U.S. House delegation .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_216

Sentence1: Vivace was founded in 1999 and has raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing . Sentence2: During difficult times for technology venture capital , Vivace raised over $ 118 million in three rounds of venture financing .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_217

Sentence1: Shattered Glass , " starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters . Sentence2: " Shattered Glass " _ starring Hayden Christensen as Stephen Glass , The New Republic journalist fired for fabricating stories _ debuted well with $ 80,000 in eight theaters .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_218

Sentence1: Iran has until the end of the month to satisfy the agency it has no plans for nuclear weapons . Sentence2: The Iranians have until the end of the month to answer all the agency 's questions about their past nuclear activities .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_219

Sentence1: Morrill 's wife , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law during the service . Sentence2: At the service Morrill 's widow , Ellie , sobbed and hugged Bondeson 's sister-in-law as people consoled her .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_220

Sentence1: Next Monday at about 2 p.m. ( CST ) , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms . Sentence2: Around the same time , hospital officials in and near Chicago will notice a sudden increase in people complaining of flu-like symptoms .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_221

Sentence1: Freddie also said Leland C. Brendsel will retire as chairman and chief executive and resign from the board . Sentence2: He replaces Leland Brendsel , 61 , who retired as chairman and chief executive .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_222

Sentence1: The driver , Eugene Rogers , helped to remove children from the bus , Wood said . Sentence2: At the accident scene , the driver was " covered in blood " but helped to remove children , Wood said .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_223

Sentence1: No dates have been set for the civil or the criminal trial . Sentence2: No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_224

Sentence1: Terri Schiavo , 39 , underwent the procedure at the Tampa Bay area hospice where she has been living for several years , said her father , Bob Schindler . Sentence2: The tube was removed Wednesday from Terri Schiavo , 39 , at the Tampa Bay-area hospice where she has lived for several years .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_225

Sentence1: The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society journal , being published online today . Sentence2: The results appear in the January issue of Cancer , an American Cancer Society ( news - web sites ) journal , being published online Monday .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_226

Sentence1: And it 's going to be a wild ride , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant . Sentence2: Now the rest is just mechanical , " said Allan Hoffenblum , a Republican consultant .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_227

Sentence1: " There is no conscious policy of the United States , I can assure you of this , to move the dollar at all , " he said . Sentence2: He also said there is no conscious policy by the United States to move the value of the dollar .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_228

Sentence1: He called on Prime Minister John Howard to establish a royal commission on child sex abuse . Sentence2: The Senate motion also called on Prime Minister John Howard to hold a royal commission into child sex abuse .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_229

Sentence1: Wal-Mart Stores Inc . , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc. and Big Lots Inc. were among the merchants posting May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations . Sentence2: Wal- Mart , Kohl 's Corp. , Family Dollar Stores Inc . , and Big Lots Inc. posted May sales that fell below Wall Street 's modest expectations .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_230

Sentence1: The mother of a Briton held by Colombian guerrillasspoke of her relief yesterday after hearing that he might be freed in the next few weeks . Sentence2: The parents of a Briton being held hostage by Colombian rebels spoke yesterday of their optimism that he would be freed in time for his birthday next month .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_231

Sentence1: But that amount would probably be impossible to pass in the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion . Sentence2: Such an amount would probably be unable to summon a majority of the Senate , where Republican moderates have refused to go above $ 350 billion .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_232

Sentence1: Their contract will expire at 12 : 01 a.m. Wednesday instead of 12 : 01 a.m. Sunday , said Rian Wathen , organizing director for United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 . Sentence2: " It has outraged the membership , " said Rian Wathen , organizing director of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_233

Sentence1: " Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " Fraley said , adding that 18 countries have adopted biotechnology . Sentence2: " Biotech products , if anything , may be safer than conventional products because of all the testing , " said Robert Fraley , Monsanto 's executive vice president .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_234

Sentence1: " This decision is clearly incorrect , " FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said in a written statement . Sentence2: The decision is " clearly incorrect , " FTC Chairman Tim Muris said .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_235

Sentence1: The dollar was at 116.92 yen against the yen , flat on the session , and at 1.2891 against the Swiss franc , also flat . Sentence2: The dollar was at 116.78 yen JPY = , virtually flat on the session , and at 1.2871 against the Swiss franc CHF = , down 0.1 percent .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_236

Sentence1: King , brand-name writer , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters . Sentence2: Stephen King , master of the horror story and e-book pioneer , is receiving this year 's medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters from the National Book Foundation .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_237

Sentence1: Kansas Department of Health and Environment records show there were 88 abortions performed on girls age 14 and younger last year . Sentence2: Statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 11,844 abortions were performed in the state last year .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_238

Sentence1: Speaking for the first time yesterday , Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had was in prison or that he had remarried . Sentence2: Brigitte 's maternal aunt said his family was unaware he had been sent to prison , or that he had remarried in Sydney .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_239

Sentence1: Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a fiasco at a Taipei hospital in late April caused the number of infections to skyrocket . Sentence2: Taiwan had been relatively free of the viral infection until a severe outbreak at a Taipei hospital in late April .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_240

Sentence1: Because of the accounting charge , the company now says it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents a share , in the quarter ended June 30 . Sentence2: Including the charge , the Santa Clara , Calif.-based company said Monday it lost $ 1.04 billion , or 32 cents per share , in the period ending June 30 .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_241

Sentence1: As Samudra sat down to hear the indictment , he looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted ``God is Great ' ' three times . Sentence2: As he sat down to hear the indictment , Samudra looked over to his nine lawyers and shouted " Takbir ! " , or " Proclaim ! " , a religious rallying cry .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_242

Sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 . Sentence2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index was down 25.36 points , or 1.53 percent , at 1,628.26 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_243

Sentence1: The Calgary woman , who is in her twenties , donated blood on Aug. 7 . Sentence2: The woman -- who has no symptoms of illness -- donated blood Aug. 7 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_244

Sentence1: Second-quarter results reflected a gain of 10 cents per diluted share , while the 2002 results included a loss of 19 cents per diluted share . Sentence2: The second-quarter results had a non-operating gain of 10 cents a share while the 2002 second-quarter performance had a net non-operating loss of 19 cents a share .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_245

Sentence1: The attack followed several days of disturbances in the city where American soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians carried out demonstrations against the American presence . Sentence2: The attack came after several days of disturbance in the city in which U.S. soldiers exchanged fire with an unknown number of attackers as civilians protested the American presence .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_246

Sentence1: In fiction : Edward P. Jones ( " The Known World " ) and Scott Spencer ( " A Ship Made of Paper " ) . Sentence2: The fifth nominee for fiction is Scott Spencer , for A Ship Made of Paper .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_247

Sentence1: Costa 's semifinal opponent is Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero , whom he beat in last year 's final . Sentence2: Costa will play Juan Carlos Ferrero next in a rematch of last year 's final .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_248

Sentence1: Sony said the PSP would also feature a 4.5-inch LCD screen , Memory Stick expansion slots . Sentence2: It also features a 4.5 in back-lit LCD screen and memory expansion facilities .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_249

Sentence1: Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong says China plays an important role in the integration of Asia , including managing the stresses and strains both within and between countries . Sentence2: HAINAN PROVINCE , China : Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said China plays an important role in the integration of Asia .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_250

Sentence1: Wal-Mart has said it plans to open at least 40 Supercenters in the state in the coming years ; analysts expect four or more to be in San Diego County . Sentence2: At least 40 of the outlets will be in California , and analysts expect four or more to be in San Diego County .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_251

Sentence1: The delegates said raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers . Sentence2: Bin Laden ’ s men pointed out that raising and distributing funds has been complicated by the U.S. crackdown on jihadi charitable foundations , bank accounts of terror-related organizations and money transfers .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_252

Sentence1: However , EPA officials would not confirm the 20 percent figure . Sentence2: Only in the past few weeks have officials settled on the 20 percent figure .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_253

Sentence1: They were among about 40 people attending the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some non-traditional touches . Sentence2: He said about 40 people attended the traditional Jewish ceremony colored by some nontraditional touches .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_254

Sentence1: Wittig resigned last year after being indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving a real estate loan unrelated to Westar business . Sentence2: Wittig resigned in late November about two weeks after being indicted on bank fraud charges in a real estate case unrelated to the company .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_255

Sentence1: The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , an issue Microsoft on July 16 had warned about . Sentence2: The worm attacks Windows computers via a hole in the operating system , which Microsoft warned of 16 July .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_256

Sentence1: University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said in a statement on the university 's Web site , " Our fundamental values haven 't changed . Sentence2: " Our fundamental values haven 't changed , " Mary Sue Coleman , president of the university , said in a statement in Ann Arbor .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_257

Sentence1: About 10 percent of high school and 16 percent of elementary students must be proficient at math . Sentence2: In math , 16 percent of elementary and middle school students and 9.6 percent of high school students must be proficient .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_258

Sentence1: On Saturday , a 149mph serve against Agassi equalled Rusedski 's world record . Sentence2: On Saturday , Roddick equalled the world record with a 149 m.p.h. serve in beating Andre Agassi .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_259

Sentence1: Mr. Clinton 's national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said that the White House wasn 't informed of the FBI activities . Sentence2: Clinton ’ s national security adviser , Sandy Berger , said in an interview that the White House was not informed of the FBI activities .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_260

Sentence1: Blair 's Foreign Secretary Jack Straw was to take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the European Union . Sentence2: Blair 's office said his Foreign Secretary Jack Straw would take his place on Monday to give a statement to parliament on the EU meeting the prime minister attended last week .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_261

Sentence1: Waiting crowds filling the streets on both sides overwhelmed the peacekeepers soon after daylight , sweeping past the barbed wire barricades . Sentence2: But waiting crowds filling the streets rushed the bridges soon after daylight , overrunning razor-wire barricades .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_262

Sentence1: After losing as much as 84.56 earlier , the Dow Jones industrial average closed up 22.81 , or 0.2 percent , at 9,340.45 . Sentence2: In midday trading , the Dow Jones industrial average lost 68.84 , or 0.7 percent , to 9,248.80 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_263

Sentence1: " He may not have been there , " the defence official said on Thursday . Sentence2: " He may not have been there , " said a defence official speaking on condition of anonymity .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_264

Sentence1: Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of prisons for one day with credit for time served , " Breyer said to tumultuous cheers in the courtroom . Sentence2: " Rosenthal is hereby sentenced to custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons for one day with credit for time served . "

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_265

Sentence1: Carlson on Tuesday said he would not recuse himself from the case . Sentence2: Service officials said Carlson refused to recuse himself from the case .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_266

Sentence1: Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the beverage maker to " overweight " from " equal-weight " saying in part that pricing power with its bottlers should improve in 2004 . Sentence2: Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the company to " overweight " from " equal-weight , " saying the beverage maker 's pricing power with bottlers should improve in 2004 .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_267

Sentence1: They will help draft a plan to attack obesity that Kraft will implement over three to four years . Sentence2: The team will help draft a plan by the end of the year to attack obesity .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_268

Sentence1: The Guru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS ( Basic Input Output System ) update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box . Sentence2: The µGuru microcontroller serves four functions : hardware monitoring , overclocking management , BIOS update and a troubleshooting-assistance feature called Black Box .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_269

Sentence1: At least 27 US troops have been killed in hostile fire since Bush 's statement . Sentence2: At least 26 American troops have been killed in hostile fire since major combat was officially declared over on May 1 .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_270

Sentence1: All patients developed some or all of the symptoms of E. coli food poisoning : bloody diarrhea , vomiting , abdominal cramping and nausea . Sentence2: Symptoms of the E. coli infection include bloody diarrhea , nausea , vomiting and abdominal cramping .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_271

Sentence1: Friday , Stanford ( 47-15 ) blanked the Gamecocks 8-0 . Sentence2: Stanford ( 46-15 ) has a team full of such players this season .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_272

Sentence1: A pro-independence radical , Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance , came in second with 31 percent of the vote . Sentence2: Miodrag Zivkovic , of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro , won 31 percent of the vote while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got four percent .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_273

Sentence1: The two are not related , but have referred to each other as father and son . Sentence2: He 's not related to Malvo , but the two have referred to each other as father and son .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_274

Sentence1: U.S. corporate bond yield spreads tightened in spotty trading on Friday as Wall Street labored to get back on its feet after the largest power outage ever in North America . Sentence2: U.S. stocks rose slightly on feather-light volume on Friday , as Wall Street regrouped after the biggest-ever power outage in North America .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_275

Sentence1: " There is no need for one deadline for all to create the ASEAN Economic Community , " Thaksin said . Sentence2: Thus , he said , there did not have to one deadline to create the economic community .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_276

Sentence1: He tried to fight off officers and was taken to a hospital after a police dog bit him but was later released . Sentence2: Cruz tried to fight off officers and was hospitalized after a police dog bit him , Sgt. Steve Dixon said .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_277

Sentence1: The United States finally relented during President Bush 's visit to Africa earlier this month . Sentence2: During President Bush 's trip to Africa earlier this month , however , Washington said it would support the increase .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_278

Sentence1: Saddam loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure , as well as frequent attacks on U.S. soldiers . Sentence2: Hussein loyalists have been blamed for sabotaging the nation 's infrastructure and attacking US soldiers .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_279

Sentence1: " Overwhelmingly the Windows brand really resonated with them . " Sentence2: " Windows was the part of the experience that really resonated with people . "

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_280

Sentence1: Robert Walsh , 40 , remained in critical but stable condition Friday at Staten Island University Hospital 's north campus . Sentence2: Walsh , also 40 , was in critical but stable condition at Staten Island University Hospital last night .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_281

Sentence1: It also offers a built-in NAND flash boot loader so that high-density NAND flash memory can be used without having to install an additional support chip . Sentence2: The S3C2440 has a built-in NAND flash boot loader , for example , so that high-density NAND flash memory can be installed without an additional support chip .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_282

Sentence1: In the weeks leading up to the execution , several Florida officials received anonymous threatening letters . Sentence2: Several Florida officials connected to the case have received threatening letters , accompanied by rifle bullets .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_283

Sentence1: Cindy Yeast , a 50-year-old Washington-area publicist , says she began taking supplements two years ago in part to avoid mild dementia that affects her elderly parents . Sentence2: She started taking supplements two years ago - partly to stave off mild dementia that affects her elderly parents .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_284

Sentence1: The jury verdict , reached Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberation , followed a 2 week trial , during which Waagner represented himself . Sentence2: The quick conviction followed a 2 1 / 2 week trial , during which the Venango County man represented himself .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_285

Sentence1: The only announced Republican to replace Davis is Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista , who has spent $ 1.71 million of his own money to force a recall . Sentence2: So far the only declared major party candidate is Rep. Darrell Issa , a Republican who has spent $ 1.5 million of his own money to fund the recall .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_286

Sentence1: He replaces Ron Dittemore , who announced his resignation in April . Sentence2: Dittemore announced his plans to resign on April 23 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_287

Sentence1: The Lord Chancellor was guardian of the Great Seal , used to stamp all official documents from the sovereign . Sentence2: Falconer will hold on , for now , to the Lord Chancellor 's Great Seal , used to sign off instructions from the sovereign .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_288

Sentence1: McCabe said he was considered a witness , not a suspect . Sentence2: " He is not considered a suspect , " McCabe said .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_289

Sentence1: Quattrone lawyer John W. Keker said his client is innocent . Sentence2: In a statement Monday , his lawyer John Keker said ``Frank Quattrone is innocent .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_290

Sentence1: In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 year , in Canada about 80,000 . Sentence2: In the United States , heart attacks kill about 460,000 yearly , according to the National Institutes of Health .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_291

Sentence1: GM , the world 's largest automaker , has 115,000 active UAW workers and another 340,000 retirees and spouses . Sentence2: They cover more than 300,000 UAW workers and 500,000 retirees and spouses .

(B) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_292

Sentence1: Prosecutors allege that Nichols and co-conspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building . Sentence2: Prosecutors allege that Nichols and coconspirator Timothy McVeigh worked together to prepare a 4,000-pound fuel-and-fertilizer bomb that destroyed the Murrah building .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_293

Sentence1: The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month -- slipping to 6.1 percent -- even as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 . Sentence2: The civilian unemployment rate improved marginally last month _ sliding down to 6.1 percent _ as companies slashed payrolls by 93,000 amid continuing mixed signals about the nation 's economic health .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_294

Sentence1: The decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in a secret briefing in late July . Sentence2: Scotland Yard 's decision to issue new guidance has been prompted by new intelligence passed to Britain by the FBI in late July .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_295

Sentence1: There 's also a flaw that results because IE does not implement an appropriate block on a file download dialog box . Sentence2: The second vulnerability is a result of IE not implementing a block on a file download dialog box .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_296

Sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 . Sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points , or 1.19 percent , at 986.60 .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_297

Sentence1: Only one of the five buildings in the Baghdad compound of the United Nations Development Program escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site . Sentence2: Only one of the five buildings in the compound in Baghdad run by the UN Development Program , escaped being burned , the UN said on its Web site .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_298

Sentence1: Franklin County Judge-Executive Teresa Barton said a firefighter was struck by lightning and was taken to the Frankfort Regional Medical Center . Sentence2: A county firefighter , was struck by lightning and was in stable condition at Frankfort Regional Medical Center .

(A) The two sentences are not paraphrase

test_299

Sentence1: Sources who knew of the bidding said last week that cable TV company Comcast Corp. was also looking at VUE . Sentence2: Late last week , sources told Reuters cable TV company Comcast Corp. CMCSA.O also was looking at buying VUE assets .

(B) The two sentences are paraphrase

test_300

Sentence1: Gilead had earnings of $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , compared with $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , in the year-ago quarter . Sentence2: Quarterly profit climbed to $ 73.1 million , or 33 cents a share , from $ 20.8 million , or 10 cents , a year earlier , the company said .

(A) The two sentences are paraphrase