Question
In each of the following questions, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is required, choose “No improvement”. Hardly had the meeting begun when several members raised objections.
Solution
Than – Used with “no sooner”, not “hardly” Then – Incorrect conjunction As – Weakens correct correlative structure When had raised – Incorrect tense No improvement – Correct use of “Hardly… when”
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