JAMB - English Language (2003 - No. 20)
Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Idankwo ran ...... miss the train?
Idankwo ran ...... miss the train?
lest he may
lest he should
lest he almost
lest he will
Erläuterung
The word "lest" is followed by "should" to express the idea of preventing something undesirable from happening. Therefore, the correct phrase is "lest he should miss the train."