Problem: (1) The seventh series was won by the Shadow Theatre Toupe attraction , with Comedian Jack Carroll in second place and opera duo Richard Adam in third place .
(2) The seventh series was won by shadow theatre troupe Attraction , with comedian Jack Carroll finishing in second place and opera duo Richard & Adam in third place .

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

Problem: (1) Kuron , Modzelewski and Michnik were imprisoned again and a majority of the '' Komandosi '' members were detained .
(2) Kuron , Modzelewski and Michnik were arrested again , and the majority of '' Komandosi '' members were imprisoned .

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

Problem: (1) During the second year , students will have more advanced lectures in visual science and spend time learning and perfecting clinical procedures .
(2) During the second year , students will have advanced lectures in clinical science and will spend time learning and perfecting visual processes .

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

Problem: (1) He moved to Odibo in 1975 , and in 1977 he returned to Windhoek .
(2) In 1975 he returned to Odibo and went to Windhoek in 1977 .

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