Which of these sentences is correct?

Walk fast lest you should miss the bus.Correct answerYour answerWalk fast lest you will miss the bus.Correct answerYour answerWalk fast lest you do not miss the bus.Correct answerYour answerWalk fast lest you would miss the bus.Correct answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

"Lest" means "so that ... not" and takes "should": "lest you should miss the bus".

Worth noting

"Lest you do not miss" adds a second "not", which reverses the meaning.

Concept: "Lest ... should"
Typical timeTypical: 45 s
Your timeYours: —

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