When employers were recently asked about skills they were looking for in new employees,
A) written and verbal communication skills were both near the top of the list.
B) verbal communication skills ranked much higher than written communication skills.
C) communication skills of all types ranked lower than information processing skills.
D) written communication skills were not listed because most written tasks have become automated.

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The passage states that "written and verbal communication skills were both near the top of the list" when employers were asked about skills they were looking for in new employees. This suggests that both types of communication skills were highly valued. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that verbal communication skills ranked much higher than written communication skills, which is not supported by the passage. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that communication skills ranked lower than information processing skills, but the passage does not mention information processing skills. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that written communication skills were not listed, which contradicts the first sentence of the passage.

When Employers Were Recently Asked About Skills They Were Looking