Choose the correct sentence:

A Scarcely had we been started but it began to rain

B Scarcely had we started but it started to rain

C Scarcely had we started when it began to rain

D Scarcely had we started than it began to rain

Correct Answer: Option C

No sooner had…than, Scarcely had…..when, hardly had…before/when বসে এবং পরের অংশ past indefinite tense হয়।