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.

Q: Sulfonamide drugs were the first antibacterials to be used systemically , and paved the way for the antibiotic revolution in medicine .

A: Sulfonamide drugs were the first antimicrobial drugs .
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Q: A common way to remember a tragic incident and to remember the victims or casualties of such an event is a commemorative moment of silence .

A: A moment of silence is a common way to remember tragedies .
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Q: The 2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut was held on November 8 , 2016 , as part of the 2016 United States presidential election in which all 50 states plus the District of Columbia participated .

A:
The 2016 United States presidential election in Connecticut was held on 8 November 2016 .
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