Problem: (1) Most Arabs in France are from the Maghreb but some also come from the Mashreq areas of the Arab world .
(2) Most Arabs in France come from the Maghreb , but some are from the Mashreq regions of the Arab world .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) These dioceses had indirect election of three members , direct election of four members :
(2) These dioceses had an indirect election of three members , a direct election of four members :

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) Foley worked with , among others , Calvin Russell , Townes Van Zandt , Gurf Morlix , Billy Block , and Guy Schwartz .
(2) Foley worked together with Calvin Russell , Townes Van Zandt , Gurf Morlix , Billy Block and Guy Schwartz , amongst others .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) In a universal legend Vikramaditya has 32 marks on his body , a characteristic of medieval Tamil emperors .
(2) In a medieval Tamil legend , Vikramaditya has 32 marks on his body , a property of the universal emperors .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A:
no