Question

Shut the gate, else the dog may run away. (Use: Lest)

[1 Marks]

• A. Shut the gate lest the dog does not run away.
• B. Shut the gate, lets run away with the dog.
• C. Shut the gate lest the dog runs away.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Shut the gate lest the dog runs away.

‘lest’ means to prevent the possibility of something. Option C uses the word lest correctly.