Scarcely had the small steamer bearing Mustafa Kamal _ than the authorities of Istanbul
Correct answer: B. entered the Black Sea
- A. entered into Black Sea
- B. entered the Black Sea
- C. entered into the Black Sea
- D. entered into a Black Sea
Explanation
"Scarcely had the small steamer bearing Mustafa Kamal entered the Black Sea than the authorities of Istanbul..."Here's why:- "entered the Black Sea" is the correct phrase, indicating that the steamer went into the Black Sea.- "entered into" is not necessary in this context, as "entered" already implies going into something.
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