Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 2 (Q.No. 108)
Directions to Solve

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


108.

(solve as per the direction given above)

No sooner the plane landed
at the airport than
a group of armed
commandos surrounded it.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No sooner did the plane land
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.

Mitali said:   8 years ago
@Srits.

Your doubt is reasonable but no sooner is always followed by than. It has such usage.

Manik said:   8 years ago
You are right. I support your answer @Srits.

Srits said:   1 decade ago
'than' is supposed to be used while comparing between something. And in citing some moment or time the word 'then' is to be used--that's what I believe. Correct me if I am wrong.

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