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Simplifying Meanings of Sentences

Introduction :

Simplifying the meaning of sentences is about breaking down complex ideas into
simpler, clearer expressions. This skill is essential for better communication and
understanding, especially in exams, daily conversations, or professional writing. Many
tests include questions that require you to choose the simplest or most accurate
meaning of a sentence from multiple options. These questions assess your ability to
grasp the core idea and eliminate unnecessary complexity.

Strategy for Answering the Question

To answer these questions effectively, you can follow this strategy:

1. Understand the original sentence and focus on its main idea.

2. Look for important words or phrases that carry the sentence's meaning.

3. Simplify words or phrases without changing the meaning.

4. Evaluate each choice and see which one preserves the sentence's essence in a
simpler way.

5. Ensure the chosen option does not omit key details or introduce new ideas.

Example Questions and Discussion

Example 1

Original Sentence:

"Due to the unexpected delay caused by unforeseen circumstances, the event will now
be rescheduled to a later date."

Question:

Which of the following best simplifies the meaning of the sentence below?

Options:
A. The event is postponed due to a delay.

B. The event will happen later because of unexpected issues.

C. The event has been delayed and will be moved to a new time.

D. The event is canceled because of a delay.

Discussion:

Option A is short but too vague, as it does not specify why the delay occurred.

Option B simplifies the meaning well and maintains the essence of the sentence,
including the reason for the delay.

Option C is accurate but less concise than Option B.

Option D changes the meaning by introducing the idea of cancellation, which is not
mentioned in the original sentence.

Correct Answer:

B. The event will happen later because of unexpected issues.

Example 2

Original Sentence:

"Despite the team's efforts to meet the deadline, unforeseen challenges necessitated an
extension of the project timeline."

Question:

Which of the following best simplifies the meaning of the sentence?

Options:

A. The team met the deadline despite challenges.

B. The team extended the timeline because of unexpected issues.

C. The project was delayed due to unavoidable problems.

D. The project finished late because the team did not try hard enough.
Discussion:

Option A is incorrect because it implies the deadline was met, which is not true.

Option B is partly accurate but overly focuses on the team's action, not the challenges.

Option C is correct because it simplifies the meaning while retaining the reason for the
delay.

Option D changes the meaning entirely by suggesting the team’s lack of effort, which
the original sentence does not imply.

Correct Answer:

C. The project was delayed due to unavoidable problems.

Example 3

Original Sentence:

"Advancements in technology have significantly reduced the time required to


accomplish complex tasks that were previously labor-intensive."

Question:

Which of the following best simplifies the meaning of the sentence?

Options:

A. Technology has made difficult tasks faster to complete.

B. Technology is advancing rapidly, making work easier.

C. New technology has replaced manual labor entirely.

D. Tasks are now easy because of technology.

Discussion:

Option A is correct because it captures the main idea concisely and accurately.

Option B is too broad and doesn’t emphasize the reduced time for tasks.

Option C is incorrect because the original sentence does not say that manual labor is
entirely replaced.

Option D oversimplifies and adds an incorrect implication that all tasks are now easy.

Correct Answer:

A. Technology has made difficult tasks faster to complete.

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