Problem: (1) The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census . It is a village in Kgalagadi District of South Africa It is located near the border with Botswana .
(2) The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census . It is a village in Kgalagadi District of Botswana It is located near the border with South Africa .

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

Problem: (1) With the restoration of the monarchy and the final departure of Napoleon in 1815 , the military scene in Europe quieted and French interest in Vietnam was revived .
(2) With the restoration of the monarchy and the final departure of Napoleon in 1815 , the military scene in Europe became quieter and the French interest in Vietnam was revived .

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

Problem: (1) The beach was defended by two battalions of the 21st Infantry Division , with elements of the German 716th tank division being held near Caen in the reserve .
(2) The beach was defended by two battalions of the German 716th infantry division , with elements of the 21st armoured division near Caen in the reserve being held .

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

Problem: (1) It was based on a novel by James Hardiman and turned into a screenplay by Robert Suhosky .
(2) It is based on a novel by James Hardiman and was turned into a script by Robert Suhosky .

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