Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Adverb

Question:

Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence with an adverbial clause:

No sooner did he see us _________.

Options:

he started running

he began to cry

than he disappeared

he started laughing

Correct Answer:

than he disappeared

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - than he disappeared

  1. Understanding the Structure:

    • The phrase "No sooner" is typically used to indicate that one action happens immediately after another. It sets up a cause-and-effect relationship between two events.
    • In this context, "No sooner did he see us" suggests that something happened right after he saw "us."
  2. Correct Phrase:

    • The structure "No sooner... than..." is the correct idiomatic expression. It signals that the second event (the action in the clause following "than") occurs immediately after the first event.
    • Therefore, "than he disappeared" is the appropriate choice because it maintains this grammatical structure and conveys that his disappearance happened right after he saw "us."
    • CORRECT SENTENCE:
      • The phrase "No sooner did he see us than he disappeared" correctly follows the grammatical pattern and effectively communicates that his action of disappearing happened immediately after seeing us, making it the best choice.