Problem: (1) In 1914 , the Oceanic Hotel closed and the Sunset Hotel was purchased by John Barber .
(2) The Sunset Hotel was closed in 1914 and the Oceanic Hotel was purchased by John Barber .

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

Problem: (1) There he painted local synagogues , narrow streets , ancient inhabitants and the surrounding countryside .
(2) There he painted the ancient synagogues , narrow lanes , local inhabitants and surrounding countryside .

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

Problem: (1) The Argintarie River is a tributary of the Ciunget River in Romania .
(2) The Argintarie River is a tributary of Ciunget River in Romania .

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

Problem: (1) The theological doctrine is '' reformed '' , and the form of government is '' presbyterian '' .
(2) The theological teaching is '' reformed '' , and the form of government is '' Presbyterian '' .

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