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.

[EX Q]: in architectural decoration small pieces of colored and iridescent shell have been used to create mosaics and inlays , which have been used to decorate walls , furniture and boxes.
[EX A]: small pieces of colored and iridescent shell were used to create mosaics and inlays on walls , furniture and boxes.

[EX Q]: film director richard linklater discusses this novel in his film waking life , which begins with a scene reminiscent of another dick novel , time out of joint.
[EX A]: richard linklater , who is a film director , has mentioned this book in his film waking life . this movie has a similiar opening scene to another book by dick , which is called " time out of joint ".

[EX Q]: it is probably a primitive body composed of carbonates.
[EX A]:
1 . it is probably a primitive body made of carbonates.