(A) New Jerseys is one of the five highest number of reported
(B) New Jerseys 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: Jerseys 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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