Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence is divided in to four parts (a), (b), (c), (d). One of the given parts is grammatically incorrect. You have to detect the error and indicate your choice. If there is no error, then mark (e) in the answer choice.

No sooner did (a)/ the President arrive (b)/ then the band (c)/ played the National Anthem. (d)/ No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Error of coordinative conjunction usage. 'No sooner' is always followed by 'than', not by 'then' (which is a preposition).

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