Problem: (1) Ceremonial music ( '' rokon fada '' ) is listed as a status symbol , and musicians are generally chosen for political reasons as opposed to musical ones .
(2) Ceremonial music ( '' rokon fada '' ) is performed as a status symbol , and musicians are generally chosen for musical reasons as opposed to political ones .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Harana is rooted in the Spanish-Mexican tradition and is based on the rhythmic patterns of the Habanera .
(2) The Harana is rooted in the Spanish-Mexican tradition and based on the rhythmic patterns of the habanera .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Keenan played as a 197 cm ruckman and was a solid marker of the ball as well as having a good drop punt .
(2) Keenan played as 197 cm Ruckman and was a solid marker of the ball as well as a good drop - punt .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Mimi Sodre was a student at the Naval Academy when he was interested in scouting after reading a book by Baden Powell called Scouting for Boys .
(2) Mimi Sodre was a student at the Naval Academy when after reading a book by Baden Powell named Scouting for Boys , he became interested in Scouting .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes