DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
He had hardly gone when his friend came.

Options

A. A) Hardly he had gone
B. B) He had gone hardly
C. C) Hardly had he gone
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

C

Explanation

hardly (Adv.) : used for saying that something has just begun, happened, etc. The sentence structure will be as follows : Hardly (Adv.)+ had he gone (Past Pelfect Tense)+ when his friend came. Hence, Hardly had he gone is the right usage