Filipino and English are also used by the residents , but seldom used and understood .
Filipino and English are also used and understood by the local residents , but are seldom used everyday .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The building walls were made of stiff earth wall or clay with pebble floors and large stones in the upper layers .
Building walls were of wall made of stiff earth or clay with pebble bases and large stones in the upper layers .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Among the Eligible CIS football players from Canadian universities as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA , 48 players were selected for the Canadian Football League teams .
48 players were chosen for Canadian Football League teams from among the eligible CIS football players from Canadian universities , as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA .

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yes

And big , round eyes , so dark brown they almost look black '' .
And dark brown eyes , so black that they look almost big and round .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no