Problem: (1) In 1880 , the western half of Kill Creek Township became Mount Ayr Township .
(2) In 1880 , the western half became the Kill Creek Township Mount Ayr Township .

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

Problem: (1) The observations of Very Long Baseline Array ( VLBA ) have identified a bright region dominated by two complex central components A and B .
(2) Very Long Baseline Array ( VLBA ) observations have identified a bright region that is dominated by two complex central components , A and B .

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

Problem: (1) As an official Soviet artist , his work was well received and widely exhibited .
(2) As an official Soviet artist , his work was widely displayed and well received .

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

Problem: (1) The brooch is a hammered disc made of large sheet silver inlaid with black niello and with a diameter of .
(2) The brooch is a hammered disc made of large silver sheet with black Niello and has a diameter of .

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