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    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.
    A than several members raised objections Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B then several members raised objections Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C as several members raised objections Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D when several members had raised objections Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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