Problem: (1) Joe was born in Somerville , Massachusetts on March 27 , 1929 and grew up in Quincy , Massachusetts .
(2) Joe was born on 27 March 1929 in Somerville , Massachusetts and grew up in Quincy , Massachusetts .

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

Problem: (1) It is possible to reverse the inclination sensor to be able to play it properly on a GBA SP .
(2) It is possible to play the inclination sensor in order to be able to reverse it on a GBA SP properly .

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

Problem: (1) In 2008 , the Warrant Officer rankings of the South African National Defence Force were expanded and the rank of Master Warrant Officer was created .
(2) In 2008 , the Warrant Officer ranks of the South African National Defence Force were created and the rank of a Master Warrant Officer was expanded .

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

Problem: (1) In 1975 he returned to Odibo , and in 1977 to Windhoek .
(2) In 1975 he moved to Odibo and returned to Windhoek in 1977 .

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