The proposed developer employed only certified programmers. Over the past five years they have redesigned more than 50 databases for local businesses. They will add innovative new functionalities to our system, while increasing the efficiency of our current system's capabilities." Which of the following options best improves the section of Dave's text excerpted above?
A. replacing "employed" in the first sentence with "used to employ"
B. replacing "employed" in the first sentence with "employs"
C. replacing "have redesigned" in the second sentence with "will redesign"
D. replacing "will add" in the third sentence with "can add
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To determine the best improvement for the section of Dave's text, let's analyze each option:
A. Replacing "employed" in the first sentence with "used to employ" - This option suggests that the developer no longer employs certified programmers. However, the original text implies that the developer currently employs certified programmers. Therefore, option A does not improve the text.
B. Replacing "employed" in the first sentence with "employs" - This option maintains the present tense and accurately represents the current employment status of certified programmers. Therefore, option B improves the text by providing an accurate depiction of the developer's employment practices.
C. Replacing "have redesigned" in the second sentence with "will redesign" - The original text states that the developer has already redesigned more than 50 databases in the past five years. Changing it to "will redesign" implies that the redesigning process is ongoing or will begin in the future. Therefore, option C does not improve the text.
D. Replacing "will add" in the third sentence with "can add" - The original text indicates that the proposed developer will add innovative new functionalities, which suggests a level of certainty. Replacing it with "can add" implies a possibility or option, which may weaken the claim made in the text. Therefore, option D does not improve the text.
Considering the above analysis, option B - replacing "employed" in the first sentence with "employs" - is the best improvement for the section of Dave's text.