Problem: (1) The ditch was cut from rock and about 5 m wide and 4 to 5 m deep .
(2) The ditch was cut from rock and was about 5 m wide and 4 to 5 m deep .

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

Problem: (1) Machiavelli divides the theme of mixed states into two types , '' new '' cases and '' purely new '' states .
(2) Machiavelli divides the theme of the new states into two types , '' mixed '' cases and purely new states .

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

Problem: (1) Andropogon capillipes is a species of grass known through the common name chalky bluestem .
(2) Andropogon capillipes is a species of grass known by the chalky name common bluestem .

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

Problem: (1) Transit offers seasonal bus services between the district and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 137 route and to Newark on the 67 route .
(2) NJ Transit offers seasonal bus service between the borough and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Newark on the 137 route and to Midtown Manhattan on the 67 route .

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