TASK DEFINITION: In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
PROBLEM: The person can also be asked about depression , and if they plan to attempt suicide .

SOLUTION: An effective way to assess suicidal thoughts is to talk with the person directly , to ask about depression , and assess suicide plans as to how and when it might be attempted .

PROBLEM: Jan Balstad ( born 16 November 1937 in Oslo ) is a Norwegian politician .

SOLUTION: Jan Balstad ( born 16 November 1937 in Oslo ) is a Norwegian labour leader for the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions , and a politician for the Labour Party .

PROBLEM: Alternatives to stairways are elevators and inclined moving sidewalks .

SOLUTION:
Some alternatives to stairs are elevators ( lifts in British English ) , stairlifts and inclined moving walkways as well as stationary inclined sidewalks ( pavements in British English ) .