Problem: (1) Mackenzie is a writer-in-residence at the 2B Theatre in Montreal and teaches at the National Theatre School of Canada in Halifax .
(2) Mackenzie is a writer in the 2B Theatre in Montreal and teaches at the National Theatre School of Canada , Halifax .

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

Problem: (1) Sandra Miesel and Carl Olson state that , contrary to the book 's claims , the Gnostic Gospels ( e.g .
(2) Sandra Miesel and Carl Olson explain that , contrary to the book 's claims , the gnostic gospels ( e.g .

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

Problem: (1) Under the reign of the latter , the newly recruited Abbey Marienberg was founded with monks from Ottobeuren .
(2) Under the rule of the latter , the newly founded Monastery of Marienberg was recruited with monks from Ottobeuren .

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

Problem: (1) The highway then leaves the central Taichung and enters the southern suburbs of Dali and Wufeng before leaving for Nantou County .
(2) The highway then exits central Taichung and enters the southern suburbs of Dali and Wufeng before leaving for Nantou County .

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