Task: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Categories: Text Simplification
Domains: Wikipedia

Positive examples:
input: From its inception, it was designated a duty-free port and vied with the neighboring Sultanate of Pattani for trade.
output: From the start, it was chosen to be a duty-free port to compete with the neighboring Sultanate of Pattani for trade.
explanation: In this example complex words are substituted with simpler ones. The word 'start' has taken the place of 'inception' and the verb 'compete' is used instead of 'vie'.; input: Think of all the ways everyone in your household will benefit from your membership in Audubon. 
output: Everyone in your household will benefit from membership in Audubon.
explanation: Some parts of the sentence are not required for understanind the meaning of the sentence and they can be removed. In this example the first few words are removed.; input: He was involved in two conversions which turned out to be crucial. 
output: He was involved in two conversions. These conversions turned out to be crucial.
explanation: In this example a long sentence is split into several simple and short examples. You can do this for simplifying if it doesn't change the meaning.; input: If you are under the age of 18, you are required to complete at least 65 hours of behind-the-wheel skill-building including 10 hours of nighttime driving
output: If you are under 18, you must complete 65 hours of practice driving. This must  include at least 10 hours of driving at night.
explanation: In this example a combination of paraphrasing and shortening the sentence is used. Also, the sentence is split into two shorter ones for better understanding.

Negative examples:
input: These misconceptions continue to grow, in Australia in particular, which leads to the need for greater communication, less segregation of each other's role within the community and a broader understanding of each other's qualifications. 
output: These mix-ups continue to grow, so we need better communication.
explanation: Although the sentence is simple and grammatically correct, it doesn't contain all the information provided in the original sentence.; input: For her initiatives towards empowering women and society, she was conferred the Women Economic Forum 2017 Award.
output: For her actions towards emancipating women and society, she was bestowed the Women Economic Forum 2017 Award.
explanation: In this example the complex words are identified correctly, but their substitutes are not simple enough.; input: The Supreme Court held its inaugural session from February 2 through February 10, 1790, at the Royal Exchange in New York City, then the U.S. capital.
output: The Supreme Court held its inaugural meeting from February 2 until February 10, 1790, at the Royal Exchange in New York City, which was then the U.S. capital.
explanation: In this example the word 'inaugural' which is a complex word is ignored and two simple words are unnecessarily replaced.