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.
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Question: A fad , trend , or craze is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture , a generation or social group in which a group of people enthusiastically follow an impulse for a finite period .

Answer: A trend or a fad is a type of behavior that develops in a large population .


Question: Scott 's party faced extremely difficult conditions on the return journey , mainly due to the exceptionally adverse weather , poor food supply , injuries sustained from falls , and the effects of scurvy and frostbite .

Answer: On the way back , Scott 's team had many problems : very bad weather , poor food supply , injuries from falls , scurvy and frostbite .


Question: The financial crisis of 2007 – 2008 , also known as the global financial crisis and the 2008 financial crisis , was a severe worldwide economic crisis considered by many economists to have been the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s , to which it is often compared .

Answer:
The financial crisis of 2007 – 2008 was a major financial crisis , the worst of its kind since the Great Depression in the 1930s .