Question

    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'.

    No sooner did the police arrived that the robbers made good their escape.

    A was the police arrived when Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B had the police arrived that Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No substitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D did the police arrive than Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, 'no sooner...than' is correct. Since we are using 'did', the verb after that should be in its base form.

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