Help with question
Hi, there

Should you say "Twice as many people are killed in country A as ARE children born in country B" or "Twice as many people are killed in country A as ARE BORN children in country B" or"Twice as many people are killed in country A as children ARE born in country B"?

Between THESE two, which one is right?

thank you!

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Help with question
Hi, there

Should you say "Twice as many people are killed in country A as ARE children born in country B" or "Twice as many people are killed in country A as ARE BORN children in country B" or"Twice as many people are killed in country A as children ARE born in country B"?

Between THESE two, which one is right?

thank you!

Answer

The second one is correct and natural.

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I agree with Gertie - it sounds odd but it is correct. You may improve the statement by adding "There" before each phrase: "THERE are twice as many people killed in country A as THERE are children born in country B." This helps tremendously with syntax and understanding. Hope this is helpful!

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