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Spotting the error · Question 74 of 80

Question 74

HardOriginal question

Which part of this sentence has an error?

Walk carefully on the icy road lest you will fall.

Options for question 74

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. "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 time
45 s
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