Problem: (1) Houseman called the decision to use modern dress '' an essential element in Orson 's conception of the play as a political melodrama with clear contemporary parallels . ''
(2) The decision to use modern clothing was called Houseman as an essential element in Orson 's conception of the play as a political melodrama with clear contemporary parallels .

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

Problem: (1) Typically , sarons in a number often come in sizes , from the smallest to largest :
(2) Typically , sarons often come in a number of sizes , from largest to smallest .

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

Problem: (1) These positions are held by Army BG Michael C. Thompson , Army BG Hopper T. Smith , and Air Force BG Gregory L. Ferguson .
(2) These positions are held by Armee BG Michael C. Thompson , Armye BG Hopper T. Smith and Air Force BG Gregory L. Ferguson .

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

Problem: (1) Trained with Bob Bowman , the coach of the American swimmer Michael Phelps , at the University of Michigan , he is a childhood friend of Cesar Cielo .
(2) Trained with Cesar Cielo , coach of American swimmer Bob Bowman , at the University of Michigan . He is a childhood friend of Michael Phelps .

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