In the late 1970s , Willie Francis lived in Canada and worked in Jamaica for several years before returning to England .
In the late 1970s , Willie Francis worked in England and lived in Canada for a number of years before returning to Jamaica .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

With the exception of a commercial strip along Calumet Avenue , South Hammond is overwhelmingly residential .
South Hammond is overwhelmingly commercial with the exception of a strip of living along Calumet Avenue .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Lewis was also a member of the Oakland Raiders , Seattle Seahawks , Detroit Lions , Jacksonville Jaguare , Cleveland Browns , and Virginia Destroyers .
Lewis was also a member of Cleveland Browns , Jacksonville Jaguars , the Oakland Raiders , Seattle Seahawks , Detroit Lions , and Virginia Destroyers .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Exceptions to the original release are the tracks 2 , 3 and 6 , which are Japanese .
Exceptions to the Japanese release are tracks 2 , 3 , and 6 , which are original .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no