Problem: (1) In order to maintain Malaysia 's neutrality , the Sabres were flown to Thailand via Singapore .
(2) In order to preserve Malaysia 's neutrality , the Sabres were flown to Thailand via Singapore .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) Pro-Russian troops opened fire on Ukrainian positions on 33 occasions , killing one civilian , two policemen and wounding three Ukrainian soldiers .
(2) On 33 occasions , pro-Russian troops opened fire in Ukrainian positions , killing one civilian , two policemen , and wounding three Ukrainian soldiers .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) The ditch was cut from rock and about 5 m deep and 4 to 5 m wide .
(2) The ditch was cut from rock and was about 5 m wide and 4 to 5 m deep .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: no

Problem: (1) There is a National Highway connecting Washim , Kanergaon , Akola , Amrawati , Hingoli and Nanded .
(2) There is a national motorway connecting Washim , Kanergaon , Nanded , Amrawati , Hingoli and Akola .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A:
yes