Problem: (1) Bengidzakiwe is a local song sung in traditional ceremonies in Swaziland , which became a local hit in 2007 .
(2) Mine Bengidzakiwe is a native song sung in traditional ceremonies in Swaziland , which became a local hit in 2007 .

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

Problem: (1) Morton W. MacAuley , usually known as M. W. MacAuley , was a politician in Edmonton and a municipal councillor in Alberta , Canada .
(2) Morton W. MacAuley , generally known as M. W. MacAuley , was a politician in Alberta , Canada , and a municipal council in Edmonton .

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

Problem: (1) The colonies are typically opaque and may become yellowish over time .
(2) Colonies are typically opaque and may become yellowish over time .

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

Problem: (1) In 1946 , she left the Pacific and steamed over the Suez Canal to Norfolk , Virginia .
(2) She left the Pacific in 1946 , and steamed via the Suez Canal to Norfolk , Virginia .

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