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No sooner had ... than (not that/when/then)

This type of question, asked 4 times: 19 Sep 2024 S3, 12 Sep 2025 S2, 18 Sep 2025 S3, 23 Sep 2025 S1. All 4 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    19 Sep 2024 S3

    87
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. No sooner did Mr. Piyahri Mishra finish his chemistry lecture that the students began to leave.

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  2. Question 2

    12 Sep 2025 S2

    95
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: No sooner had I reached the station *when the train departed.*

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  3. Question 3

    18 Sep 2025 S3

    86
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: No sooner had the proposal been circulated (1)/ that objections were raised (2)/ regarding its feasibility and financial implications (3)/ across all departments. (4)

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  4. Question 4

    23 Sep 2025 S1

    90
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: No sooner the results were announced (1)/ than the shareholders (2)/ started questioning the management's (3)/ strategic decisions. (4)/

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