If you are preparing a report for readers who are not native English speakers, which of the following would be best to include?
A) Signage installation is regulated, so we must obtain a permit.
B) We will need to get a permit before we can put up a sign.
C) Due to the local regulatory environment, we will need to procure a permit in advance of installing our signage.
D) Local regulations forbid the installation of signage without prior approval.
E) In order to mount our signs as planned, we will need to get authorization in advance.

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B) While the breadth of word choice makes English a very precise language, many of your readers will not be familiar with all the vocabulary. Use concrete words, avoid clichés, and check the reading level of your text when you evaluate your writing. This sentence most clearly and plainly states the need for a permit to put up a sign.

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