Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Don’t lose sight of your goal lest you should fail.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. No substitution.
The phrase 'lest you should fail' is correct as it is.
The word 'lest' already conveys a negative meaning, and it is typically followed by 'should' without adding further negatives like 'not' or 'shouldn’t.'
So, the corrected sentence should be: Don’t lose sight of your goal lest you should fail.