Choose the sentences in which the conjunction is used correctly:
(A) No sooner had the bell rung than the children rushed out of the classroom.
(B) Although the tickets were costly, but the whole family went to the match.
(C) Hardly had Ritu opened her umbrella when a gust of wind blew it inside out.
(D) You will not get a hostel seat unless you do not apply before Friday.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A) and (C) only
(A) No sooner had the bell rung than the children rushed out of the classroom. — Correct.
- “No sooner” is always followed by “than”.
- It shows that the second action came right after the first.
(B) Although the tickets were costly, but the whole family went to the match. — Incorrect.
- “Although” already joins the two parts.
- Adding “but” puts two joining words in one link.
- Correct form: Although the tickets were costly, the whole family went to the match.
(C) Hardly had Ritu opened her umbrella when a gust of wind blew it inside out. — Correct.
- “Hardly” goes with “when”, not “than”.
(D) You will not get a hostel seat unless you do not apply before Friday. — Incorrect.
- “Unless” already means “if not”.
- The extra “do not” turns the meaning around.
- Correct form: You will not get a hostel seat unless you apply before Friday.