The following questions present a sentence, part of which or all of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence, you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.
These questions test correctness and effectiveness of expression. In choosing your answer, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is, pay attention to grammar, choice of words, and sentence construction. Choose the answer that produces the most effective sentence; this answer should be clear and exact, without awkwardness, ambiguity, redundancy, or grammatical error.
While my brother says the Springfield Isotopes are the best team in the league, I contend that the Capital City Tigers are as good, if not the most good, of any other team in the league.（）
A. as good, if not the most good, of
B. better, if not the best, to
C. the equal to, if not better to
D. as good as, if not better than
E. as good as, if not equal to
