UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 20

Question 20

Conjunctions

Pick from the options the appropriate word or phrase that completes the given expression: No sooner had he arrived ________ it started raining.

  1. A.than
  2. B.when
  3. C.but
  4. D.and
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (than)

Explanation

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