Question

Choose the option that best fills in the blank:

He had scarcely stepped outside _____ it began to rain.

• A. than
• B. when
• C. for
• D. with

Answer 1

The correct option is B when

Choice B is correct as the preposition 'when' means 'the timing' of the rain. Choice A is incorrect as it is used to compare two things. Choice C is incorrect as it is used to show purpose. Choice D is incorrect as it means to associate with something. Hence B is the correct choice.