Hardly had he arrived ___ the meeting began.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. when
'Hardly ... when' and 'no sooner ... than' are the usual pairs.
Answer: when.
Why not the others: than: 'than' pairs with 'no sooner'. then: 'then' does not link the clauses. while: it changes the meaning.
Answer: when.
Why not the others: than: 'than' pairs with 'no sooner'. then: 'then' does not link the clauses. while: it changes the meaning.
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