Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for the italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

I had scarcely begun to write than he entered the room.

  1. no sooner than

  2. that

  3. when

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 When is the correct conjunction here as it refers to the time.

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