Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Scarcely had I reached the bus stop______ the bus arrived.
Option 1: then
Option 2: than
Option 3: where
Option 4: when
Answer (1)
16th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: when
Solution : Option 4 is the correct answer
Explanation:
- When is the correct answer.
- When is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
- - We know that the conjunction 'when' comes after 'hardly/scarcely'.
- - 'Hardly and scarcely' indicates 'nearly not at all' or 'just barely'. 'Hardly' is more commonly used than'scarcely,' and'scarcely' is more formal.
- - As a result of the preceding considerations, we conclude that Option 4 is the correct option.
- Sentence Correction: Scarcely had I reached the station when the train arrived.
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