(A) were in excess of the number of Americans
(B) had an excess over the Americans who were
(C) exceeded the Americans who were
(D) numbered more than the Americans
(E) exceeded the number of Americans
Solution:
Comparison + Idioms
A and B: “in excess of/an excess over” is not idiomatic; hence, awkward.
C: “number of foreigners” incorrectly compared to “Americans” instead of their number.
D: “number of X numbered more than…” is not idiomatic and hence, awkward.
E: “number of foreigners” correctly compared to “number of Americans”. Best choice.
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