Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. He had hardly spoken when the bell rang?

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

He had hardly spoken when the bell rang?

A He found it difficult to speak, and then the bell rang
B When the bell rang, he was still speaking
C The bell rang very soon after he spoke
D He spoke in a harsh manner and the bell rang

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The correct answer is C. The bell rang very soon after he spoke

This implies that someone began to speak, but their speaking was interrupted by the sound of a bell ringing.

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