Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He had hardly spoken when the bell rang?
- He found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
- When the bell rang, he was still speaking
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The bell rang very soon after he spoke
- He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
This implies that someone began to speak, but their speaking was interrupted by the sound of a bell ringing.
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