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Subject: Verbal AbilityTopic: Grammar and Correct UsageHardmcq_singleAdded: 3/6/2026

Question

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

A.Scarcely had the train left when it started to rain.Correct
B.Scarcely the train had left when it started to rain.
C.Scarcely had the train left than it started to rain.
D.Scarcely the train left when it started to rain.

Correct Answer

A. Scarcely had the train left when it started to rain.

Explanation

The correct inversion is 'Scarcely had… when'.

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