Problem: (1) In 1855 , the Republican Party and the Whig Party merged in New York to found the Anti-Nebraska Party .
(2) In 1855 , the Whig Party and the Anti - Nebraska Party in New York merged to form the Republican Party .

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

Problem: (1) Andre Andre Agassi won 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 4 against Paul Annacone in the finals .
(2) Andre Agassi won in the final 6 -- 2 , 6 -- 4 against Paul Annacone .

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

Problem: (1) The eldest son of Doug and Lyn Enoch from Brisbane , Wesley Enoch grew up in Stradbroke Island . He is the brother of Queensland government minister Leeanne Enoch .
(2) Wesley Enoch , the oldest son of Doug and Lyn Enoch from Brisbane , grew up in Stradbroke Island and is the brother of Queensland - Minister Leeanne Enoch .

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

Problem: (1) Blue jays , like other corvids , are highly curious and are considered intelligent birds .
(2) Like other Corvids , Blue Jays are very curious and are considered intelligent birds .

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