Problem: (1) In 1139 the Archdeacon of Winchester was consecrated and in 1142 appointed Bishop of Salisbury .
(2) Joscelin was consecrated archdeacon of Winchester in 1139 and appointed bishop of Salisbury in 1142 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Council had 27 members nominated by local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , the National Eisteddfod Council and the Welsh Tourist Board .
(2) The council had 27 members nominated by local authorities in Wales , the University of Wales , Welsh Tourist Board and the National Eisteddfod Council .

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

Problem: (1) The modern Oval Office was built in 1933 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the old one was demolished .
(2) President Franklin D. Roosevelt built the modern Oval Office in 1933 , and demolished the old one .

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

Problem: (1) Although Gonsalves was born in Portsmouth , Rhode Island , he grew up in the Fall River , Massachusetts .
(2) Although born in Portsmouth , Rhode Island , Gonsalves grew up in Fall River , Massachusetts .

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