JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 87

Question 87

Conjunctions

Choose the appropriate option to fill the gap: No sooner had the examination ended ________ the students stared vacating the halls of residence

  1. A.when
  2. B.that
  3. C.than
  4. D.before
  5. E.and
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (than)

Explanation

'No sooner' is always paired with 'than'.