Thread: Plain English

The following is readily understood if written in everyday language, but this example shows how even the simplest things can be made difficult just by the use of un necessarily complex language.


A research team proceeded towards the apex of a natural geological protuberance, the purpose of their expedition being the procurement of a sample of fluid hydride of oxygen, in a large vessel, the exact size of which was unspecified. One member of the team precipitantly descended sustaining severe fractural damage to the upper cranial portion of his anatomical structure. Subsequently, the second member of the team performed a self rotational translation oriented in the direction taken by the first team member.


Have a go at simplifying the above, and when you have finished you should be able to say how many were in the team and what their names are.