(A) New Jersey’s is one of the five highest number of reported
(B) New Jersey’s is one of the five highest numbers in reporting
(C) New Jersey has a report of one of the five highest numbers of
(D) New Jersey has one of the five highest numbers of reported
(E) New Jersey reports one of the five highest number of
Solution:
Logical + Awkwardness
A and B: “Jersey’s is” is awkward.
C: “report of cases” is awkward.
E: “number” (singular) is incorrect. Five numbers (numerical figures that are highest) are being talked about. Hence, it should be “numbers”(plural) not “number”(singular).
D: It conveys the intended meaning. “Five highest numbers of cases have been reported”. Out of which “New Jersey” is one. Best choice.
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