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English · Q481

Grammar

Competitive Exams · English · question 481

Q481

Walk steadily lest you . . . . . . . . stumble.

A.
would
B.
should
Answer
C.
could
D.
ought to

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The conjunction lest means 'for fear that' or 'in order to avoid'. It is followed by something the speaker or subject thinks should be avoided. Thus, should is the right answer since stumbling is something that needs to be avoided.