Problem: (1) Barnabas Collins introduced himself to the modern Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman who has never been seen during the day .
(2) Collins introduced himself to the modern Barnabas Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman that had never been seen during the day .

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

Problem: (1) In 1824 Richard Grainger was commissioned by John Dobson to produce designs for Old Eldon Square .
(2) In 1824 , Richard Grainger was assigned by John Dobson to produce designs for the Old Eldon Square .

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

Problem: (1) Daka sends his electronic followers together with a zombie that he controls via an American brain implant by microphone to steal the precious metal .
(2) Daka sends his American followers together with a zombie that he controls via an electronic brain implant by microphone to steal the precious metal .

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

Problem: (1) The Hartibaciu River is a tributary of the Halmer River in Romania .
(2) The river Halmer is a tributary of the Hartibaciu River in Romania .

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