Problem: (1) Rodney Waschka II is an American composer , known for his theatre compositions and his algorithmic works .
(2) Rodney Waschka II is an American composer known for his algorithmic compositions and his theatrical works .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: no

Please check if these have the same meaning.
Kenneth Koch studied writing with Ceravolo at the New School for Social Research .
Ceravolo studied with the New School for Social Research at Kenneth Koch Schrift .
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Answer: no

Problem: It was published in the United States on 31 August 2004 and in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 .
It was released on August 31 , 2004 in the United Kingdom and October 17 , 2005 in the United States .
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A: no

Important Chinese expressions are also given and illustrated and the pronunciation of characters explained .
Important Chinese phrases are also explained and the pronunciation of characters given and illustrated .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other? OPTIONS:
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no

1. Under his direction , the choir also gave concert tours in Australia ( 1987 ) , Israel ( 1988 ) and Estonia ( 1989 , 1990 ) .
2. Under his supervision , the choir also gave concert tours in Israel ( 1987 ) , Australia ( 1988 ) and Estonia ( 1989 , 1990 ) .
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no

1. Hugues Merle died in 1881 in Paris . His son Georges Merle also became a painter .
2. Georges Merle died in Paris in 1881 , and his son Hugues Merle also became painter .
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no