Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. He had barely spoken the words when he realised his mistake. (a) barely speak the words that (b) No substitution (c) barely spoken the words than (d) barely spoke the words when

Options

A. barely speak the words that
B. No substitution
C. barely spoken the words than
D. barely spoke the words when

Answer

B

Explanation

No substitution.