Question

Select the correct version of each pair of the following sentences. Local markets have become saturated; therefore, companies now look to other countries for further expansion. Local markets have become saturated, therefore companies now look to other countries for further expansion. You write well, so you should represent the company. You write well, furthermore you should represent the company. Employees today are hired for their knowledge as well as their ability to learn new things. Employees today are hired for their knowledge. As well as their ability to learn new things. The communication process works fluidly. It moves from one step to the next often without pause. The communication process works fluidly it moves from one step to the next often without pause. Convey your ideas clearly, and use precise wording. Convey your ideas clearly use precise wording.

Answer 1

The correct versions of the sentences use proper punctuation, such as semicolons and commas, to separate independent clauses and to clarify meaning, ensuring seamless and professional communication.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct version of each pair of sentences should include proper punctuation to clearly separate independent clauses and to enhance readability. The correct versions are:

1. Local markets have become saturated; therefore, companies now look to other countries for further expansion.
2. You write well, so you should represent the company.
3. Employees today are hired for their knowledge as well as their ability to learn new things.
4. The communication process works fluidly; it moves from one step to the next often without pause.
5. Convey your ideas clearly, and use precise wording.

In each of these sentences, the punctuation such as semicolons and commas are used to properly separate clauses and clarify the meaning. Also, connectors such as 'therefore' and 'so' help to indicate the relationship between ideas.

Answer 2

The following selections is the most appropriate format with punctuation marks placed accordingly.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Local markets have become saturated; therefore, companies now look to other countries for further expansion.
2. You write well, so you should represent the company.
3. Employees today are hired for their knowledge as well as their ability to learn new things.
4. The communication process works fluidly. It moves from one step to the next often without pause.