Question:
I finally finished writing my essay. The examiner announced the end of the exam only then.
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A.
No sooner had the examiner announced the end of the exam than I finished writing my essay. -
B.
Without the examiner’s announcement of the end of the exam, I could have finished writing my essay. -
C.
Scarcely had I finished writing my essay when the examiner announced the end of the exam. -
D.
Hardly had the examiner announced the end of the exam before I finished writing my essay.
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer:
Knowledge: Inversion sentence
A. Right after the examiner announced the end of the exam. When I finished writing my essay. => Wrong in meaning compared to the original sentence. (The act of finishing the essay happens first.)
B. Had it not been for the examiner’s announcement of the end of the course, I would have finished writing my essay. => Wrong in meaning compared to the original sentence.
C. As soon as I finished writing my essay, the examiner announced the end of the exam.
D. Wrong structure: Hardly… when
* Inversion structure: hardly/scarcely + auxiliary S + V + when: just now … then
Translated: I finally finished writing my essay. The examiner announces the end of the exam only after that
=> As soon as I finished writing my essay, the examiner announced the end of the exam.
=> Choose the answer C
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It was a long and arduous journey, but I finally finished writing my essay. After hours of hard work, I was relieved to see that the examiner had announced the end of the exam.
The process of writing the essay was not easy. I had to read and research extensively in order to come up with a well-written paper. I had to consider the topic, structure my thoughts, and then organize them into a coherent essay. I also had to make sure that I had included all the necessary information and that my arguments were well-supported.
The process was both mentally and physically exhausting. I had to stay up late into the night in order to finish my essay. I had to juggle between my studies and other commitments, and it was difficult to find the time to write.
But I managed to do it. I was able to stay focused and motivated, and I was able to stay on track despite the distractions. I was also able to stay organized and make sure that I had all the necessary resources to complete the essay.
When the examiner announced the end of the exam, I was relieved. I was proud of myself for completing the essay, and I was happy that I had finished it within the given time limit.
Writing an essay can be a daunting task, but it can also be extremely rewarding. It requires dedication and hard work, but the end result is worth the effort. I am proud of myself for completing the essay, and I am glad that I was able to do it.