Problem: Wwo sentences:
He claims it may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to the concept .
" This proposal is modest compared with the space programme , and may seem unrealistic only because little effort has been devoted to it .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The Republic of Korea was found to lead the way in broadband penetration , with approximately 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants .
Not surprisingly , broadband nation Korea leads the way in broadband penetration , with approximately 21 broadband subscribers for every 100 inhabitants .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" Michael is innocent , " Jackson 's mother , Katherine , said in a written statement .
" Michael Jackson is unequivocally and absolutely innocent of these charges , " Geragos said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" I 'm quite positive about it except I wouldn 't want it to cut across anything now occurring and she accepts that , " he said .
" I 'm quite positive about it , except that I would not want to cut across things that are now occurring , " he said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no