Problem: (1) Empire Zinc Company was a subsidiary of the New Jersey Zinc Company .
(2) The Empire Zinc Company was a subsidiary of the New Jersey Zinc Company .

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

Problem: (1) In Karnataka there are many Vithoba temples and some are in Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra .
(2) There are many Vithoba Temples in Maharashtra and some are in Karnataka , Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh .

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

Problem: (1) Easton forms the northeastern corner of Bristol County , where the county cuts with Plymouth County to the east and Norfolk County to the north .
(2) Easton is the northeastern corner of Bristol County , where the county crosses with Norfolk County to the east and Plymouth County to the north .

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

Problem: (1) Ruth later reluctantly agrees that Nate can stay for a few more days .
(2) Nate later reluctantly agrees that Ruth can stay for a few days .

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