Task 2

___ had I closed my eyes when I fell asleep.
a) Hardly
b) No sooner
Not only ___ the exam, but she also got the highest score.
a) she passed
b) did she pass
No sooner had they arrived ___ the problems started.
a) when
b) than
Hardly had he spoken ___ everyone disagreed.
a) than
b) when
Not only ___ late, but he also forgot the documents.
a) was he
b) he was
___ had we left the hotel when it began to snow.
a) Hardly
b) Not only
Not only did she complain, ___ she demanded a refund.
a) but also
b) than
No sooner had I sat down ___ the meeting ended.
a) when
b) than
Hardly had the movie started ___ the power went out.
a) when
b) than
Not only ___ understand the problem, but he solved it easily.
a) did he
b) he did
Answers
1. a) Hardly
2. b) did she pass
3. b) than
4. b) when
5. a) was he
6. a) Hardly
7. a) but also
8. b) than
9. a) when
10. a) did he