Hardly ______ the building when the alarm sounded.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. had they entered
- Step 1: 'Hardly ... when' links two past events, and the negative adverb leads to inversion. Step 2. The first event takes the past perfect: 'had they entered'. Answer: had they entered. Why not the others: these keep the normal order or use a wrong form.
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- The professor, ______ lectures are always crowded, will give a talk on climate policy.
- She enjoys ______ in the library because it is quiet.