Question

In the following sentence, identify the part which has an error. If there is no error choose option D.

Scarcely had I arrived than the train left.

• A. Scarcely had
• B. I arrived than
• C. the train left
• D. No error

Answer 1

The correct option is B I arrived than

'Scarcely' requires the use of 'when' and not 'than'- Scarcely had I arrived when the train left'. Thus B - I arrived than - carries the error.