Choose the CORRECT sentence from the following options:
Correct answer: A. Last year, Matt earned twice as much as his brother, who has a better position.
- A. Last year, Matt earned twice as much as his brother, who has a better position.
- B. Last year, Matt earn twice more than his brother, who has a better position.
- C. Last year, Matt earned twice as many as his brother, who has a better position.
- D. Last year, Matt earned twice as more as his brother, which has a better position.
Explanation
Since the sentence is in the past sense, hence the verb used will be earned. As much is the better option relative to as many as this refers to more than 2 people being compared. Who is the right pronoun when one refers to a person.
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