英语：asmuch+a/an+名词+asMr.Chenisasmuchateacherashisfatherwas.为何要加was?Asickdogisasmuchadependantasasickchild.结尾为何不加is?

Question

英语：as much+a/ an +名词+as
Mr.Chen is as much a teacher as his father was.为何要加was?
A sick dog is as much a dependant as a sick child.结尾为何不加is?

Answer 1

Mr.Chen is as much a teacher as his father was.为何要加was?
他父亲以前是教师,现在要么退休了,要么死了.
A sick dog is as much a dependant as a sick child.结尾为何不加is?
为什么要加?前后相比的二者是对应的.