Problem: (1) Toni always works with interested colleagues , so that local communities can ask for their help for replacement of wire rope or other important repairs .
(2) Toni always works with interested colleagues so that local communities can ask for their help with wire rope replacement or other important repairs .

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

Problem: (1) In the Netherlands , Owobale was born into a Dutch father and a Nigerian mother .
(2) In the Netherlands , Owobale was born into a Nigerian father and a Dutch mother .

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

Problem: (1) G. Augustus Johnson ( '' fl . '' 1870-1890 ) was an American consul in Beirut who replaced J. Augustus Johnston .
(2) J. Augustus Johnston ( '' fl . '' 1870-1890 ) was the American consul in Beirut and replaced G. Augustus Johnson .

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

Problem: (1) He retired in 1951 and died in 1956 .
(2) In 1951 , he retired and died in 1956 .

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