Problem: (1) This is also a shearing effect : when the focal length is smaller , the shearing effect is greater .
(2) This is also a shearing effect : when the focal length is smaller , the shearing effect is larger .

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

Problem: (1) Berkeley 's childhood was spent in Warwickshire , where he was a pupil of the translator , Philemon Holland of Coventry , and of Henry Ashwood .
(2) The childhood of Berkeley was spent in Coventry , where he was a student of the translator Philemon Holland of Warwickshire and Henry Ashwood .

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

Problem: (1) Bridie Morton married in 1986 Timothy Torlot .
(2) In 1986 , Timothy married Torlot Bridie Morton .

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

Problem: (1) The song was written by Thicke and Lamar besides will.i.am and produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut .
(2) The song was written by Thicke and Lamar together with Dr. Luke and produced by will.i.am and Cirkut .

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