From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences:
No sooner had they arrived………….we left the hall
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than
- when
- so
- therefore
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
If the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express that idea using the structure no sooner … than. Note that in this structure no sooner introduces the event that occurred first
- No sooner had I arrived at the station than the train came. (= I came first and the train arrived right after me.)
- No sooner had we heard the noise than we rushed to the spot.
- No sooner had she finished one project than she started working on the next.
- No sooner had I closed my eyes than I fell asleep.