2018 · Q24
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Scarcely ________ the teacher entered the class when he heard the noise.
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Adid
- Bhas
- Chad
- Dwill have
Explanation
This is the 'scarcely ... when' construction, which requires the past perfect in the first clause: 'Scarcely had the teacher entered the class when he heard the noise.' 'Did' would need 'scarcely did enter,' 'has' clashes with the past-tense 'heard,' and 'will have' is future. Hence (c) is correct.