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JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 45

Question 45

Conjunctions

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Idakwo ran ________ miss the train.

  1. A.lest he may
  2. B.lest he should
  3. C.lest he almost
  4. D.lest he will
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (lest he should)

Explanation

'Lest' (meaning 'in case') is followed by 'should' or the base verb: 'lest he should miss the train'.