Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

I had no sooner picked up my pen to begin my work when my secretary descended on me with her notebook and files.

  1. I had no sooner picked up my pen to begin my work when my secretary descended on me

  2. I had scarcely picked up my pen to begin my work than my secretary descended on me

  3. I had hardly no sooner picked up my pen to begin my work when my secretary descended on me

  4. I had no sooner picked up my pen to begin my work than my secretary descended on me
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Correlative conjunctions “no sooner…… than” are used together so, option 4 is the correct option. Option 3 makes use of double negative. Option 5 does not follow the correct sentence order.

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