Problem: (1) Although iron in many catalytic applications is generally less expensive , it is less active and '' greener than other metals .
(2) Although iron is generally less active in many catalytic applications , it is less expensive and '' greener '' than other metals .

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

Problem: (1) Marinko Matosevic won the title , defeated Greg Jones in the final , 6 -- 0 , 6 - 2 .
(2) Marinko Matosevic won the title , defeating Greg Jones in the final , 6 -- 0 , 6 -- 2 .

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

Problem: (1) Krishna Kumar is the director of music and Jassie Gift is the cameraman of the film .
(2) Krishna Kumar is the music director and Jassie Gift is the cinematographer of the film .

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

Problem: (1) Rastafarian writer , dub poet and British Jamaican Benjamin Zephaniah described the group of women as
(2) The British Jamaican writer , Dub - poet and Rastafari Benjamin Zephaniah described the group of women as

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