Among the most expensive cities in the world to live in, _________
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Zurich, Singapore, and New York City consistently top the rankings due to high housing costs.
the rankings are consistently topped by Zurich, Singapore, and New York City due to high housing costs.
you will find Zurich, Singapore, and New York City topping the rankings due to high housing costs.
economists note that Zurich, Singapore, and New York City consistently top the rankings.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The introductory phrase "Among the most expensive cities in the world to live in" describes specific locations. The subject of the main clause must be the cities themselves, so "Zurich, Singapore, and New York City" is correct.
Choice B is incorrect because "the rankings" are not among the cities. Choice C is incorrect because "you" creates a dangling modifier, as "you" are not among the cities. Choice D is incorrect because "economists" are not among the cities.