If he saw two black hats , he could have assumed that he was wearing a white hat .
If he saw two black hats , he could have deduced that he was wearing a white hat .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Nancy returns home and thanks her mother for attempting to protect her , but Freddy appears behind Gwen in a mirror .
Nancy returns home and thanks her mother for trying to protect her , but Gwen appears behind Freddy in a mirror .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

On 26 March 2012 , it was first successfully concluded by a 12-year-old American , Tom Schaar .
It was first completed successfully by a 12-year-old American , Tom Schaar , on March 26 , 2012 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The citizens rejected the Burgundian bishop and the new influence , which led to the Liege Wars . Louis was exiled to Maastricht .
The citizens rejected the new bishop and the Burgundian influence that led to the Liege wars ; Louis was exiled to Maastricht .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no