Ferguson has two sisters ( one older and one younger ) and one big brother .
Ferguson had two sisters ( one older and one younger ) and one younger brother .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Since the 19th century , artificial beings are common in fiction , as in Mary Shelley '' Frankenstein '' or Karel Capek 's '' R.U.R .
Since the 19th century , artificial beings are common in fiction , as in Mary Shelley 's '' Frankenstein '' or Karel Capek 's '' R.U.R .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The 2015 -- 16 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters season is the tenth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association ( PBA ) .
The season 2015 -- 16 rain or gloss Elasto painter is the tenth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association ( PBA ) .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Shimla is a suburb of the city of Sanjauli , in the district of Shimla by Himachal Pradesh , India .
Sanjauli is a main suburb of the city of Shimla , in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh , India .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no