The flag of Sri Lanka , was adopted for the Western Province of Western Province in 1987 .
Sri Lanka 's flag was adopted in 1987 for the Western Province of Western Province .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Mr Cave made the highest bid for Mr Payne 's goods at an auction .
At an auction , Mr Payne submitted the highest bid for Mr Cave 's goods .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Carlos Robacio , BIM5 commander , was awarded to the Argentine nation by the Valour in Combat Medal , and the Bataillon itself was awarded the Argentine Congress in 2002 .
Carlos Robacio , BIM5 - Commander , was awarded the Argentine nation to the Valour in Combat Medal and the Battalion itself was awarded by the Argentine Congress in 2002 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The journalist , played by Elio Germano ( Luke Gualtieri , the fictitious journal of Bologna ) is Lorenzo Guadagnucci , journalist of Il Resto del Carlino .
The journalist of Elio Germano ( Lorenzo Guadagnucci , the fictional journal of Bologna ) is Luke Gualtieri , journalist from Il Resto del Carlino .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no