1. After studying in Belfast he sailed out to Shanghai to join his parents in 1933 .
2. After studying in Belfast , he sailed to Shanghai in 1933 in order to join his parents .

yes

1. Republicans lost two seats , one to the Prohibition Party and one to the Progressive Party .
2. The Republicans lost two seats , one to the Prohibition Party and one to the Progressive Party .

yes

1. Existentialism says that existence precedes essence .
2. Existentialism says existence precedes essence .
yes