mdcat english MCQ #408

In the sentence 'No sooner had they left than it started raining,' the inversion is used to:

mdcat english MCQ #408

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the sentence 'No sooner had they left than it started raining,' the inversion is used to:

    • A) Show a time sequence
    • B) Indicate a condition
    • C) Emphasize the immediacy
    • D) Express a wish

    Answer: Emphasize the immediacy

    Explanation: The inversion emphasizes the immediacy of the event. Option A is plausible but doesn't capture the full nuance.