In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

[EX Q]: In a series of decisions since 1972 , the United States Supreme Court has attempted to make the sentence of death in the United States less arbitrary by emphasizing that the judge or jury must be given the opportunity to consider all mitigating evidence before determining the sentence .
[EX A]: Since 1972 , the Supreme Court has tried to make capital punishment in the United States fairer and more consistent .

[EX Q]: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina ( English : Library of Alexandria ; " " , -RSB- ) is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria .
[EX A]: It is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria .

[EX Q]: The typical GC-MS instrument is capable of performing both functions either individually or concomitantly , depending on the setup of the particular instrument .
[EX A]:
The typical GC-MS can work either way alone , or both at the same time .

