Problem: (1) His son John I Lestrange ( died before 1178 ) , twice sheriff of Shropshire , held the castles of Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth for King Henry II in 1174 .
(2) His son John I Lestrange ( died prior to 1178 ) , twice Sheriff of Shropshire , held the castles of Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth in 1174 for King Henry II .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: yes

Problem: (1) The transcontinental ferry ran to 42nd Street and was for a short time a part of the main Lincoln Highway .
(2) The main ferry ran to 42nd Street and was for a short time part of the transcontinental Lincoln Highway .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: no

Problem: (1) Ashe was spoken by Kari Wahlgren in English and by Mie Sonozaki in Japanese .
(2) Ashe was voiced by Mie Sonozaki in English and by Kari Wahlgren in Japanese .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A: no

Problem: (1) While North Carolina is historically a conservative state , Wake County is typically a swing area .
(2) While North Carolina is historically a conservative state , Wake County is typically a swing voting area .

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

OPTIONS:
- no
- yes
A:
yes