Scopa is white , but black at the front edge .
Scopa is white , at the front edge but black .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Katharina Knie is a German musical by Mischa Spoliansky with a libretto by Robert Gilbert composed .
Katharina Knie is a German musical composed by Mischa Spoliansky with a libretto by Robert Gilbert .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Whitey and Joe Boy return to the restaurant where they cut Terry 's ; tires of his car .
Whitey and Terry return to the restaurant where they slash Joe Boy 's tires of his car .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

In early 1972 , the FCC allocated the frequency to Willimantic , making 98.3 the only FM in Windham County .
In early 1972 , the FCC ordered the frequency to Windham County , making 98.3 the only FM in Willimantic .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no