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.
Example: a georgian inscription around the drum attests his name.
Example solution: there is a georgian inscription around the drum to confirm his name.
Example explanation: The sentences clearly paraphrased correctly and simplified the original sentence which described the Georgian inscription get his name attests which was around the drum.

Problem: having persuaded clerc to accompany him , gallaudet sailed back to america.

Solution: after convincing clerc to travel with him , gallaudet travelled on a boat through sea , back to america.