TASK DEFINITION: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
PROBLEM: Generally , only cats showing evidence of crossbreeding resulting in the colors chocolate , sable , lavender , lilac , or the point-restricted pattern of the Siamese family are disqualified from being shown .

SOLUTION: Only hybrid cats that are chocolate , sable , lavender , lilac , or a Siamese pattern are not allowed in cat shows .

PROBLEM: The older lighthouse was acquired in 1930 by Preservation Virginia ( formerly known as the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities ) .

SOLUTION: Preservation Virginia took control of the older lighthouse in 1930 .

PROBLEM: Dixie Chicks are an American music group composed of founding members ( and sisters ) Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison , and lead singer Natalie Maines .

SOLUTION:
The Dixie Chicks are Martie Maguire , Natalie Maines and Emily Robison .