Choose the correct word: "_____ had I stepped outside than it started to pour with rain."

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A No sooner
B Scarcely
C Hardly
D Barely

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Answer: A. No sooner

Correct Answer: A) No sooner
Explanation: 'No sooner' is always paired with 'than' (No sooner ... than). 'Hardly', 'scarcely' and 'barely' pair with 'when'.

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Choose the correct word: "_____ had I stepped outside than it started to pour with rain."

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