Obesity is more common among American teenagers

[sachin_yadav]

Obesity is more common among American teenagers now than ever before.

A. than
B. than it was
C. than has been
D. compared with
E. in terms of

OA is A

Why B is wrong ?


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Sachin

[sachin_yadav]

Hi everyone, i know that it is a very simple question. But please let me know how can i eliminate B. I have found a few posts that talk about wordiness. So,i want to confirm is it wordiness or something else that can help to eliminate B.

Your replies will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Sachin

Obesity is more common among American teenagers now than ever before.

A. than
B. than it was
C. than has been
D. compared with
E. in terms of

OA is A

Why B is wrong ?


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