Problem: (1) It is playing James Craig stars and was written by Devon and Richard Devon .
(2) It stars Richard Devon and was written by Devon and James Craig .

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

Problem: (1) However , a pair of Lola T616s run by B.F. Goodrich Company used the same Mazda engine and were successful in beating both 727Cs , claiming 1st and 3rd .
(2) A pair of Lola T616s running by B. F. Goodrich Company , however , used the same Mazda engine and were successful in beating both 727Cs , claiming 1st and 3rd .

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

Problem: (1) The original squadron 159 was to be dissolved during the First World War , but the idea was formed so that reinforcements could be sent into France .
(2) The original 159 Squadron was to be formed during the First World War , but the idea was disbanded so that reinforcements could be sent to France .

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

Problem: (1) Micklethwait 's younger brother , Sotherton , also played first-class cricket for Cambridge University .
(2) Sotherton 's younger brother , Micklethwait , also performed first-class cricket for Cambridge University .

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