A. The company has nearly doubled its profits last year.
B. He has almost finished his homework.
C. She can barely speak French.
D. They will have been married for ten years soon.
Explanation
Incorrect use of the verb modifier The company has nearly doubled its profits last year.
Explanation: The phrase "last year" requires the past tense, not the present perfect ("has nearly doubled"). Correct: The company nearly doubled its profits last year.