Problem: (1) The band separated shortly afterwards and reformed in 1987 as a trio with Matt Green and Brothers Lucy ( drums , vocals ) and Joel Green ( guitar ) .
(2) The band split shortly after and reformed as a trio with Matt Green and Brothers Lucy ( drums , vocals ) and Joel Green ( guitar ) in 1987 .

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

Problem: (1) Suddenly Greg appears and asks Mr. Collins , the knife he holds against Jane , to hand over .
(2) Suddenly , Greg appears and asks Mr. Collins to hand over the knife he is holding against Jane .

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

Problem: (1) A short biography , and brief summaries of Brodsky 's longer fiction and critical reception can be found here :
(2) A brief biography and short summaries of Brodsky 's long fiction and critical reception can be found here :

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

Problem: (1) It follows roughly I - 40 from Canton to Canton and the US Route 74 , also known as Great Smoky Mountains Expressway , from Asheville to Murphy .
(2) It roughly follows I-40 from Canton to Canton and US Route 74 , also known as the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway , from Asheville to Murphy .

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