(A) is among the highest in the industrialized world, being exceeded only by
(B) is among the highest in the industrialized world, exceeded only by that of
(C) are among the highest in the industrialized world, only exceeded by
(D) is among the highest in the industrialized world, and exceeds only
(E) are among the highest in the industrialized world, and they exceed those of only
Solution:
Subject-verb Agreement + Comparison
C and D: Subject-verb agreement is violated through “rate(singular)…are(plural)…”
A and C: “rate” is being compared to countries. “rate…exceeded by…Chile, Hungary…”
B: “Our rate…is among” maintains subject-verb agreement. “only exceeded by that of” rectifies the error with A and C. Hence, B is the best choice.
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