The valley itself is made lush by the river and green , while the surrounding is stone desert .
The valley itself is made rocky by the river , while the surrounding area is lush and green desert .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The Republicans lost two seats , one to the Prohibition Party and one to the Progressive Party .
Republicans lost two seats , one to the Progressive Party and one to the Prohibition Party .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The reserve is located in the central - Alberta , near Maskwacis and south of Wetaskiwin .
The reserve is located in Central Alberta , near Maskwacis and south of Wetaskiwin .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Mt . Kanchenjunga , Mt . Pandim , Mt . Siniolchu , Mt . Kabru are just a few of the main peaks that are clearly visible from Ravangla .
Mt . Kanchenjunga , Mt . Pandim , Mt . Siniolchu , Mt . Kabru are just a few of the major peaks that are clearly visible from Ravangla .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes