Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
I started early from office, lest I should not get caught in the rain.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. lest I should get caught.
Statement: I started early from office, lest I should not get caught in the rain.
Since, the conjunction 'lest' is a negative word which means in order to prevent something from happening. So, not should be removed after lest.
Correct statement: I started early from office, lest I should get caught in the rain.