In modern times it is mainly a recreational sport and sporting activity .
In modern times , it is mainly a recreational sport and competitive activity .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Nyceryx tacita is a moth of the Sphingidae family , which is found from Mexico , Guatemala , Costa Rica and Panama to Bolivia .
Nyceryx tacita is a moth of the family Sphingidae . It is found from Bolivia to Mexico , Guatemala , Costa Rica and Panama .

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no

The song was written by Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning and influenced by bassist John Collins .
The song was written by Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning , and influenced by bassist John Collins .

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yes

According to John , '' McCartney had a semi-acoustic guitar '' .
According to McCartney , '' John had a semi-acoustic Gibson guitar .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no