Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the list provided.
Idankwo ran ...... miss the train?
A
lest he may
B
lest he should
C
lest he almost
D
lest he will
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
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."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11695)