Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
Frost occurs in the northern part of the state as frequently than in the central part.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. more frequently than.
- This option is correct because the given sentence indicates a comparison/contrast in terms of rate.
- It does not imply similarity between the two regions, namely the northern and southern part. For this reason, the correct word to be used is 'more' and not 'as'.