SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 120

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q120

Select the most appropriate option to improve the bold part of the sentence.

No sooner I reached the platform than the train left. 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

When a sentence begins with a negative expression like 'No sooner,' it requires subject-verb inversion. This means the auxiliary verb (like had or did) must come before the subject (I).

Rule for 'No sooner': No sooner + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb + than + second action.

Correct Structure: 'No sooner had I reached the platform than the train left.'