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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 62

Question 62

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He had hardly spoken when the bell rang

  1. A.He found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
  2. B.When the bell rang, he was still speaking
  3. C.The bell rang very soon after he spoke
  4. D.He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The bell rang very soon after he spoke)

Explanation

'Hardly … when' shows that one thing happened immediately after another. He had only just spoken when the bell rang, so the bell rang very soon after he spoke.