Problem: (1) The more important buildings had special names and their signs were larger and more decorative .
(2) More important buildings had special names and their signs were larger and more decorative .

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

Problem: (1) His son Craig Haynes is Cornetist , his son Graham Haynes and his grandson , Marcus Gilmore , are both drummers .
(2) His son Graham Haynes is a cornetist ; his son Craig Haynes and grandson Marcus Gilmore are both drummers .

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

Problem: (1) He has a son , Seamus , who is mentioned but was never seen in the series .
(2) He has a son , Seamus , who is seen in the series but will never be mentioned .

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

Problem: (1) Marion Byron married film actress and comedian Lou Breslow in 1932 and remained married until her death in 1985 .
(2) In 1932 , Marion Byron married the film actress and comedian Lou Breslow and remained married until her death in 1985 .

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