Which of these sentences is correct?

Hardly had I reached the station than the train left.Correct answerYour answerHardly I had reached the station when the train left.Correct answerYour answerHardly had I reached the station when the train left.Correct answerYour answerHardly did I reached the station when the train left.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

"Hardly" turns the verb round ("hardly had I reached") and pairs with "when".

Worth noting

"Than" goes with "no sooner", not with "hardly".

Concept: "Hardly ... when"
Typical timeTypical: 45 s
Your timeYours: —

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