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.
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Question: The Palace of Whitehall was the main home of the English kings and queens in London , from 1530 until 1698 , when all except Inigo Jones 's 1622 Banqueting House was destroyed by fire .

Answer: The Palace of Whitehall ( or Palace of White Hall ) at Westminster , Middlesex , was the main residence of the English monarchs from 1530 until 1698 , when most of its structures , except for Inigo Jones 's Banqueting House of 1622 , were destroyed by fire .

Question: A melodrama is a dramatic or literary work where the plot is sensational .

Answer: A melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot , which is typically sensational and designed to appeal strongly to the emotions , takes precedence over detailed characterization .

Question: It is celebrated each year on 18 July ( Mandela 's birthday ) .

Answer:
Nelson Mandela International Day ( or Mandela Day ) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela , celebrated each year on 18 July , Mandela 's birthday .