In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.
As much as it would have pleased him, he still couldn't go back to Rome and meet the love of his life.
A. As many as that can
B. As much that would
C. As much as can
D. As many as to
Only A
The sentence uses the form As much as it would$, which is correct and needs no improvement.
None of the given alternatives can improve the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 5.