Problem: (1) Of these , 2,088 ( 18.6 % ) lived in urban areas and 9,112 ( 81.4 % ) in rural areas .
(2) Of these , 2,088 ( 18.6 % ) lived in urban areas , and 9,112 ( 81.4 % ) lived in rural areas .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) Secular spirituality does not mean rejecting contemporary ideas of liberalism , socialism or science , but it exists as a parallel reading of the discourse with modern society .
(2) Secular spirituality does not imply rejecting contemporary ideas of liberalism , socialism or science , but instead exists as a parallel reading of the discourse with modern society .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) Sheep are sacrificed and the meat is distributed to relatives and neighbours and given to the poor .
(2) The sheep are being sacrificed and the meat is given to relatives and neighbours and is distributed to the poor .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) Local artists have created a unique oasis at the Azalea Community Park with the Water Conservation Garden , a collection of succulents and creative sculpture .
(2) At the Azalea Community Park , creative artists have created a unique oasis with the Water Conservation Garden , a collection of local plants and succulents .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A:
no