Problem: (1) Giulia Grisi was the cousin of the famous soprano singer , the sisters Giuditta and Carlotta Grisi .
(2) Giulia Grisi was the cousin of the famous soprano singers , the sisters Giuditta and Carlotta Grisi .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Another kuji formula is found in the writings of Jodo Shinshu , founded by Shinran , and reads yet another mantra to Amida Nyorai which is
(2) Another Kuji formula can be found in the writings of Jodo Shinshu , founded by Shinran , and is another mantra to Amida Nyorai , which is :

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The last possession of the Genoese in the Mediterranean , the Tunisian island fortress , was lost to Tabarka in 1742 .
(2) The last possession of the Genoese in the Mediterranean , the island fort of Tabarka , was lost to Tunis in 1742 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The Republican River is a tributary of North Fork Republican River .
(2) The North Fork Republican River is the tributary of the Republican River .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no