A
Many critics regard the newly published novel to be the author's finest work to date, citing its intricate plot and richly developed characters.
B
Many critics regard the newly published novel as the author's finest work to date, citing its intricate plot and richly developed characters.
C
Many critics regard the newly published novel, the author's finest work to date, citing its intricate plot and richly developed characters.
D
Many critics consider the newly published novel to be the author's finest work to date, citing its intricate plot and richly developed characters.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The correct idiom is 'regard X as Y,' not 'regard X to be Y.' Option B correctly uses 'as' to complete the idiom. Option D uses 'consider X to be Y,' which is also incorrect; the preferred GMAT idiom is 'consider X Y.' Difficulty: 2