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]: contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was barred.
[EX A]: contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was not allowed.

[EX Q]: by 8.30 pm he had attracted the attention of the watchman for the maritime service board , james cargill.
[EX A]: 1 . by 8:30 pm , he had attracted the attention of the watchman for the maritime service board , james cargill.

[EX Q]: salem is a city in essex county , massachusetts , united states.
[EX A]:
salem is a city in essex county , massachusetts.