Times have changed and so _____.
A
I have
B
have I
C
am I
D
I am
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The sentence "Times have changed and so _____" requires an inversion of the subject and verb in the second part of the sentence. This structure is used for emphasis or agreement, especially when starting with a phrase like "so" that refers back to something mentioned earlier.
In this case, the correct choice is "have I" because the inversion is necessary to maintain the balance and flow of the sentence.
Explanation of incorrect options:
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I have: This option would not work because it follows the regular word order (subject + verb) and does not fit the structure required after "so."
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am I: This would be incorrect because "am I" is used in a different context, usually with questions or certain types of clauses, which doesn't apply here.
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I am: Like "I have," this follows a normal sentence structure and is not suitable after "so" in this context.
Why "have I" is correct:
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The phrase "so" creates an emphasis or an inversion. When "so" is used in this way, it is typically followed by a verb-subject inversion, making "have I" the correct form. This is a form of literary or formal construction that adds weight to the agreement or action in the sentence.
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Hardly had we finished our dinner when the lights ________.
Created: 2 months ago
A
go out
B
gone out
C
to be gone
D
went out
Time-related Conjunctions: “No sooner,” “Hardly,” “Scarcely,” and “As soon as”
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All of these are used to convey the meaning: “করতে না করতেই / হতে না হতেই” (immediately after something happens).
Rules for Use:
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No sooner… than
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Structure: No sooner + had + subject + past participle, than + subject + past tense verb
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Example: No sooner had I reached the station than the train left.
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Hardly / Scarcely… when
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Structure: Hardly/Scarcely + had + subject + past participle, when + subject + past tense verb
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Example: Hardly had we finished our dinner when the lights went out.
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Note: Use “when” instead of “than.”
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As soon as
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Structure: As soon as + subject + verb (past/present/future as required), …
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Example: As soon as he arrived, the meeting started.
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Note: After “as soon as,” just use a comma; no “than” or “when” is needed.
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Summary Table:
| Expression | Connector to 2nd Clause | Example |
|---|---|---|
| No sooner had | than | No sooner had I entered than it rained. |
| Hardly had | when | Hardly had we arrived when it started raining. |
| Scarcely had | when | Scarcely had she left when the phone rang. |
| As soon as | , (comma) | As soon as he finished, he left. |
Source: Advanced Learner's Communicative English Grammar & Composition by Chowdhury & Hossain
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