Problem: (1) Lloyd took over the command of the 12th Field Artillery - Brigade on November 28 , 1917 and the 6th Field Artillery - Brigade on February 7 , 1918 .
(2) Lloyd took over command of the 6th Field Artillery Brigade on 28 November 1917 and then the 12th Field Artillery Brigade on 7 February 1918 .

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

Problem: (1) He sent his brother Tissaphernes the younger to relieve Cyrus of his command over Lydia .
(2) He sent his brother , Cyrus the younger , to relieve Tissaphernes of his command of Lydia .

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

Problem: (1) The last day is the first day of the old year .
(2) The last day is the first day of the year .

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

Problem: (1) The acute dose-dependent effects of beta radiation on skin are as follows :
(2) Acute dose-dependent effects of beta radiation on the skin are as follows :

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