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]: 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.
[A]: small pieces of colored and iridescent shell were used to create mosaics and inlays on walls , furniture and boxes.

[Q]: george frideric handel also served as kapellmeister for george , elector of hanover -lrb- who eventually became george i of great britain -rrb-.
[A]: george frideric handel also served as kapellmeister , elector of hanover.

[Q]: gordon peter moakes -lrb- born 22 june 1976 -rrb- is an english multi-instrumentalist and backing singer for english indie rock band bloc party.
[A]:
gordon peter moakes -lrb- born 22 june 1976 -rrb- is an english player of many instruments and backing singer for english indie rock band bloc party.