In this task, you're given a sentence and your task is to generate a simplified sentence that focuses on lexical paraphrasing from the original sentence given in the input.

members of the decavalcante family believed themselves to be the inspiration for the dimeo family.
members of the decavalcante family thought they were the inspiration for the dimeo family.

captive longevity is 20 to 30 years , with rare accounts of over 40 years , reports of a individual living to 40 years in philadelphia zoo.
captive life expectancy is usually 20 to 30 years . however an individual lived to 40 in the philadelphia z.

he has also appeared in many highly-acclaimed television dramas such as the lakes , state of play and two bafta award-winning serials ; clocking off and sex traffic.

he played in many quality television dramas such as the lakes , state of play and two bafta award-winning serials ; clocking off and sex traffic.