Problem: (1) However , it was a spiritual ceremony and not a legal one .
(2) However , it was a spiritual , and not a legal ceremony .

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

Problem: (1) It is distributed from China to Siberia and found in rocky slopes or dry places .
(2) It is distributed from China to Siberia and found growing in dry slopes or rocky places .

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

Problem: (1) Con and Bonar Colleano had no children , Con was the uncle of American actor Jack Stehlin and the American - uncle of the great actor Winnie .
(2) Con and Bonar Colleano had no children ; Con was the uncle of American actor Jack Stehlin and the American-uncle of great actor Winnie .

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

Problem: (1) In 2008 , McCarthy received the distinguished service award at the Lee Remmel sports awards banquet in Green Bay .
(2) In 2008 , Lee Remmel received the Distinguished Service Award from the McCarthy Sports Awards Banquet at Green Bay .

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