> This standard does not really "simplify" English but really "codify" it - the standard needs a better name! It does "simplify" English by disallowing the use

> This standard does not really "simplify" English but really "codify" it - the standard needs a better name! It does "simplify" English by disallowing the use of difficult grammar. One should give instructions in active voice, with simple verb tenses, and avoid the use of present participles or gerunds. The codified dictionary also only uses a basic subset of English words, difficult vocabulary is avoided to increase legibility.