Question 74
HardOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
Walk carefully on the icy road lest you will fall.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
"Lest" means "so that ... not", and it is followed by "should" or the plain verb: "lest you fall" or "lest you should fall", never "will".
- Concept
- "Lest" takes "should" or the plain verb
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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