Problem: (1) The position of opposition leader throughout the early twentieth century was essentially informal , with formal recognition only being granted in the nineteenth century .
(2) The position of Leader of the Opposition was essentially informal throughout the nineteenth century , with formal recognition only being granted in the early twentieth century .

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

Problem: (1) The 2015 season -- 16 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel is the 37th season of the franchise at the Philippine Basketball Association ( PBA ) .
(2) The 2015 -- 16 PBA season is the 37th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association ( Barangay Ginebra San Miguel ) .

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

Problem: (1) The River Titimoiu is a tributary of the Ceapa River in Romania .
(2) The Titimoiu River is a tributary of the Ceapa River in Romania .

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

Problem: (1) Petra Feucht ( born March 22 , 1965 ) , born Petra Keppeler , is a former professional tennis player from Germany .
(2) Petra Feucht ( born 22 March 1965 ) , born Petra Keppeler , is a former professional tennis player from Germany .

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