Rust can deteriorate a steel pipe to such an extent that it will snap easily, as though it was a twig.

A)will snap easily, as though it was a twig
B)will snap easily, like a twig does
C)will snap easily, as though it is a twig
D)might snap easily, as though it was a twig
E)will snap easily, as though it were a twig

OA-E

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Source: MGMAT