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    Question

    In each of the following sentences, a part is given in

    bold. Choose the best alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If no improvement is required, choose E. No sooner had the policy been implemented when several unintended consequences began to emerge in different sectors of the economy.
    A than several unintended consequences began to emerge in different sectors of the economy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B when several unintended consequences had begun to emerge in different sectors of the economy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C than several unintended consequences have begun to emerge in different sectors of the economy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D when did several unintended consequences begin to emerge in different sectors of the economy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rule: No sooner → than Hardly/Scarcely → when Incorrect: → No sooner… when Correct: → No sooner… than Word meanings: Unintended = not planned Emerge = appear gradually Thus, option A fixes the connector rule.

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