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Question : The sentence given with the blank is to be filled with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.


No sooner had he arrived _______ he started talking about leaving.
 

Option 1: than
 

Option 2: then
 

Option 3: when
 

Option 4: did


Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: than


Solution : Option 1 "Than" is the correct answer.

Explanation:

  • - No sooner--- than are co-relative conjunction, both come together.
  • - Ex: No sooner did he see me when he ran away(replace when with than).
  • - We use no sooner .... than only in the past tense.
  • - As a result, option 1 is the correct answer.
  • As a result, the right statement is: No sooner had he arrived than he started talking about leaving.

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