Q. Identify the part containing the error.
(A) Hardly had / (B) he entered the room / (C) than everyone stood up / (D) No error
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
D
Explanation: 'Hardly...than' is accepted in many competitive exams, though modern usage often prefers 'Hardly...when'. Hence, no error as per exam convention.
Explanation by: Krishna Sharma
'Hardly...than' is accepted in many competitive exams, though modern usage often prefers 'Hardly...when'. Hence, no error as per exam convention.