Problem: (1) Their most common colors are red , blue , yellow and green , even though other rarer colors , such as white , have been seen or mentioned .
(2) Their most common colors are red , blue , yellow , and green , though other rarer colors , such as white , have been seen or mentioned .

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

Problem: (1) The northern municipality is situated in the former Jorat high plateau with a small enclave between Correvon and Vuissens .
(2) The northern municipality is located in the former Jorat plateau with a small enclave between Correvon and Vuissens .

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

Problem: (1) 4 December 1992 -- Birmingham City coach Ian Atkins is appointed manager of Cambridge United .
(2) December 4 , 1992 -- Cambridge United Trainer Ian Atkins is appointed coach of Birmingham City .

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

Problem: (1) Jagjit Singh has also named Ghoshal as her inspiration to perform songs in the genre of Ghazal .
(2) Jagjit Singh also named Ghoshal as her inspiration to hold songs in the genre of Ghazal .

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