In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

The person can also be asked about depression , and if they plan to attempt suicide .
An effective way to assess suicidal thoughts is to talk with the person directly , to ask about depression , and assess suicide plans as to how and when it might be attempted .

The retina does not feel pain , so damage may not be felt for hours .
The retina has no sensitivity to pain , and the effects of retinal damage may not appear for hours , so there is no warning that injury is occurring .

The Secretary of Defense answers directly to the President .

The Department of Defense is headed by the Secretary of Defense , a cabinet-level head who reports directly to the President of the United States .