Q: Does "be" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

I shall be writing to you soon.

We liked to chat while we were eating.

A: the same meaning


Q: Does "table" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

It was a sturdy table.

He entertained the whole table with his witty remarks.

A: different meanings


Q: Does "coverage" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

They accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations.

There are overlapping coverages on your insurance policies.

A:
different meanings