He has also served as chairman of the Long Island branch of the North Shore Division of the American Jewish Congress .
He also served as chairman of the North Shore branch of the Long Island division of the American Jewish Congress .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Chan Kamwilai wrote the lyrics of the Thai National Anthem in 1934 , two years after the anthem was first written by Khun Wichitmatra .
In 1934 , Chan Chanwilai wrote the texts of the Thai national anthem , two years after the anthem was first written by Khun Wichitmatra .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

He spent his exile in France and preached in Italy to Gareccio , where he preached .
He spent his exile in Italy and preached Gareccio in France where he preached .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Born in St. Andrews , Scott was raised in Edinburgh and attended the University of St. Andrews , where he studied geology .
Scott was born in Edinburgh , grew up in St Andrews and attended the University of St Andrews , where he studied geology .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no