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.

Q: soon after , he released a cover version of leo sayer 's when i need you as a single , which reached number 5 in the british charts , as well as a follow up single called no matter what i do , which reached number 23.

A: soon after , he released a version of leo sayer 's when i need you as a single , which reached number 5 in the british charts , as well as a single called no matter what i do , which reached number 23.
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Q: mercury is similar in appearance to the moon : it is heavily cratered with regions of smooth plains , has no natural satellites and no substantial atmosphere.

A: mercury , which looks like the moon with its many craters and areas of smoothness , has no orbiting bodies around it and a minimal atmosphere.
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Q: telephone cables ran through the tunnels , down the cliff and under the harbour to batteries on the other side.

A:
telephone cables ran through the tunnels , down the cliff and under the harbor to batteries on the other side.
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