Same meaning?
The PRO , which is a '' zero - DP '' , is situated in the subject position of the embedded clause .
The PRO , which is a '' subject DP '' is in the null position of the embedded clause .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Lars Rehmann defeated Rehmann 6 -- 4 , 3 -- 1 ( Greg Rusedski retired )
Lars Rehmann defeated Rehman 6 -- 4 , 3 -- 1 ( Retired Greg Rusedski )

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
His ideas have often brought him into trouble , and he acts before he thinks .
His ideas have often led him into trouble and he thinks before he acts .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In the series , Chris Brown 's character dates a character played in the fourth season of the popular music star Willa Holland .
In the series , Chris Brown 's character dates a character played by the popular music star Willa Holland in the fourth season of the show .

Answer:
yes