Question

As soon as the doors were opened, a flurry of activity ensued.

• A. As soon as they opened the doors, a flurry of activity ensued.
• B. When the doors were opened, it was followed by a flurry of activity.
• C. No sooner were the doors open, than a flurry of activity ensued.
• D. Hardly had the doors opened, than a flurry of activity ensued.
• E.

Hint:

In constructions involving cause and effect, use “as soon as” for clarity and conciseness.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The sentence indicates that once the doors were opened, immediate action followed. - Option (A) "As soon as they opened the doors, a flurry of activity ensued" keeps the original meaning intact and conveys the sequence of actions clearly. - Option (B) “When the doors were opened, it was followed by a flurry of activity” is grammatically correct but does not flow as naturally as Option A. - Option (C) and Option (D) involve more complex constructions that are less direct than Option A. Therefore, the correct choice is “As soon as they opened the doors, a flurry of activity ensued” (Option A).