Filipino and English are also used by the residents , but seldom used and understood .
Filipino and English are also used and understood by the local residents , but are seldom used everyday .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Barnabas Collins introduced himself to the modern Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman who has never been seen during the day .
Barnabas Collins introduced himself to the modern Collins family as a cousin from England , a hard-working businessman never seen during the day .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The Salem Militia used Charlotte County and White Creek as bases in 1776 .
The Charlotte County and White Creek Militia used Salem in 1776 as the base .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Teewurst was invented in Poland , probably in the small Baltic town of Rugenwalde ( now Darowo , Pomerania ) , in the middle of the 19th century .
Teewurst was invented in the middle of the 19th century in Pomerania , probably in the small Baltic city of Rugenwalde ( today Darowo , Poland ) .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no