Problem: (1) The figure was killed later in the second episode of the fourth season , `` First Down '' .
(2) The character was later killed off in the second episode of the fourth season , `` First Down '' .

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

Problem: (1) Although it has never been used in the series , elements of the gameplay for the Powerball , Whiplash and Earthquake events were played .
(2) Although it has never been played in the series , elements of the gameplay for the Powerball , Whiplash and Earthquake Events were used .

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

Problem: (1) The Rădoteasa River or Rădocheasa River is a tributary of the Cărbunele River in Romania .
(2) The Rădoteasa or Rădocheasa river is a tributary of the River Cărbunele in Romania .

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

Problem: (1) Munro was chairman of the Highfields Shire Council from 1888 to 1913 and of the Highfields Divisional Board from 1915 to 1917 .
(2) From 1888 to 1913 , he was chairman of the Highfields Shire Council and the Highfields Divisional Board from 1915 to 1917 .

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