Rearrange the fragments to form a correct sentence:
(1) had the legendary detective entered the dark room
(2) than the hidden assassin
(3) switched off the final remaining light source
(4) no sooner

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A 1, 4, 2, 3
B 4, 1, 2, 3
C 4, 1, 3, 2
D 1, 2, 4, 3

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Answer: B. 4, 1, 2, 3

Correct Answer: b) 4, 1, 2, 3
Explanation: When starting a sentence with a negative adverbial like "No sooner," grammatical inversion is required (No sooner + auxiliary verb + subject), followed by the conjunction "than" (No sooner had the detective entered... than the assassin switched off...).

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Rearrange the fragments to form a correct sentence: (1) had the legendary detective entered the dark room (2) than the hidden assassin (3) switched off the final remaining light source (4) no sooner

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