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Hardly had I finished writing the letter before Spandy arrived.

  • A.then
  • B.when
  • C.after
  • D.No improvement required.

Answer: B

It should read when.

Hardly pairs with when, as no sooner pairs with than and scarcely with when. Before and after are not used with hardly in this construction.

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