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Question
In the following items, sentence A is complete, while sentence B is not. Complete sentence B, making it as similar as possible to sentence A. Write sentence B.
(A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner __________________________________.
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Solution
(A) As soon as the bell rings, the children run out to play.
(B) No sooner does the bell ring than the children run out to play.
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