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JAMB 2022 - Question 17

English 2022 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: The students had hardly come in when the bell rang. This means that 

For These questions, choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The students had hardly come in when the bell rang. This means that 
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

The sentence ‘The students had hardly come in when the bell rang’.
It was not long after the student came in that the bell rang. More examples:
(i) The party had hardly started n she left (ii) Hardly had a moment passed before the door creaked open