1. Mattie's first wish came true in 2001.

Question

2. Mattie's first wish was realized in 2001.

(Are both the same?)

3. His first poetry book, Heartsongs, came out and became a best-seller.

4. His first poetry book, Heartsongs, was published and became a best-seller.

(Are both the same in meaning?)

Answer 1

1 and 2 -- yes.

3 and 4 -- yes.

Answer 2

3and4__yes