TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: it consists of the red cross of saint george -lrb- patron saint of england -rrb- , edged in white , superimposed on the cross of st patrick -lrb- patron saint of ireland -rrb- , which are superimposed on the saltire of saint andrew -lrb- patron saint of scotland -rrb-.

SOLUTION: it consists of the red cross of saint george , edged in white , overlaying the cross of st. patrick , which are overlayed on the saltire of saint andrew.

PROBLEM: he chose as his episcopal motto -lrb- " obedience and peace " -rrb- , which became his guiding motto.

SOLUTION: " obedience and peace was his chosen episcopal motto and would become his guiding motto.

PROBLEM: months pass , and tod and copper reach adulthood.

SOLUTION:
months pass , and tod and copper become adults.