If you are preparing a report for readers who are not native English speakers, which of the following would be the best to include?
A) We won't be able to cut any corners on the permit process, as the local authorities are real sticklers for detail.
B) If we don't dot all our i's and cross all our t's on the permit applications, we'll be up to our necks in red tape.
C) We've got to make sure we've got all our ducks in a row permit-wise, so the local authorities don't give us a hard time.
D) We will need to follow the permit process carefully, as the local authorities are very detail-oriented.
E) If we don't watch our step on the permit process, we could be in for a rude awakening when it is denied.

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D) 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 careful attention during the permit process; the others make ample use of idiomatic expressions.

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