Problem: (1) McNair was born in Glasgow , his ancestors moved from Brazil to Rio de Janeiro in the 1840s , where they were prominent in civil and commercial life .
(2) McNair was born in Glasgow , his forebears having moved in the 1840s to Rio de Janeiro from Brazil , where they were prominent in civic and commercial life .

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

Problem: (1) Although he petitioned and was defeated , he was seated on 27 April 1785 .
(2) Although he was petitioned and defeated , he was appointed on 27 April 1785 .

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

Problem: (1) He had a good lead on Russell Prince , who was considered the stronger mountain runner , and Saggers needed a lead of 2 min 29 sec .
(2) He needed a good advantage on Russell Prince , who was considered the stronger mountain runner , and Saggers had a lead of 2 min 29 sec .

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

Problem: (1) The soundtrack of Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na was composed by Ali Akram Shuvo and was managed by Sheikh Sadi Khan .
(2) The soundtrack of Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na was composed by Ali Akram Shuvo and directed by Sheikh Sadi Khan .

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