1. John took Logan on as his first apprentice .
2. John took Logan as his first apprentice .

yes

1. Rachel played swimsuit model Decker , while Peter Jacobson played Alan , her nebbish husband .
2. Decker played the swimsuit model Rachel , while Peter Jacobson Alan , her nebbish husband , played .

no

1. He served under Trujillo during the end of his era , and later ruled Duvalier in Haiti .
2. He served at the end of his era under Trujillo and later ruled Duvalier in Haiti .
yes