Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
The thief had hardly put the cash in his pocket then the owner woke up.
- then the owner woke up.
- The thief had hardly
- put the cash in his pocket
- No Error
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming Government Exams
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : The error lies in the first option "then the owner woke up" as "then " should be replaced with "when" as per the concept of correlative conjunctions, which are, in this case, "hardly...when". They are used to describe an event or action that occurs almost immediately after another action.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "The thief had hardly put the cash in his pocket when the owner woke up ".
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking ...
Answer Key | Cutoff | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Eligibility | Application | Exam Pattern
Get Updates BrochureYour Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.




