Lieu:Lest means \"for fear or in case\". This is the only word that fits in the sentence as others do make sense to fit in. However, the verb after lest should be in base form and not past tense as in this case. This is not a good question. See http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/lest?q=LestGoopPwr:Mr Pang chose to keep quiet _______ his memory failed him and he gave an inaccurate account of the events that unfolded that fateful day.
1- as
2- lest
3- held off
4- held over
given answer is 2 - lest
I need help to explain to my son why lest is the best answer.
Thanks very much
thanks very much !
His form Teacher remarked the same, that it is not a good question.