Examkin

All practice questions

13931 questions

All types13,931Multiple choice7,139True / False771Numeric1,526Matching2,583Ordering631Fill in the blank1,223Short answer58
Question 2201Question →

Which of the following options logically and grammatically completes the sentence below?

"To minimize water loss during the severe drought, ___________."

Show answer & explanation

Answer: farmers must prune the lower leaves of the crops regularly.

Answer

The option stating 'farmers must prune the lower leaves of the crops regularly.' is correct because the subject 'farmers' logically performs the action stated in the introductory modifying phrase 'To minimize water loss'.
The introductory infinitival phrase 'To minimize water loss during the severe drought' functions as an adverbial modifier expressing purpose. To avoid a dangling modifier error, the main clause must begin with the entity that performs this action. The phrase starting with 'farmers' correctly identifies who is minimizing the water loss, followed by the appropriate adverb 'regularly' modifying the verb 'prune'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the introductory modifying phrase in the sentence stem.
The phrase is an infinitival modifying phrase: 'To minimize water loss during the severe drought'.
An introductory modifying phrase must immediately precede the noun phrase that logically performs the implied action.
2
Determine the logical subject of the action 'to minimize water loss'.
Human agents ('farmers') are the logical subject who take action to minimize water loss.
Crops or leaves cannot intentionally take measures to minimize water loss.
3
Evaluate each option for correct modifier placement and appropriate adverbial form.
The option beginning with 'farmers' and ending with the adverb 'regularly' correctly aligns the subject and uses the proper adverbial form.
Options placing 'leaves' or 'pruning' immediately after the introductory phrase commit dangling modifier errors, and using the adjective 'continuous' to modify a verb is ungrammatical.

Key Concept

Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers: Participial and Infinitival Modifier Alignment
Question 2202Question →

Complete the sentence below by identifying which of the following words—pear, tier, heart, heard—contains the diphthong sound /ɪə/.

Fill in the blanks below

The word containing the diphthong sound /ɪə/ is .
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The word containing the diphthong sound /ɪə/ is tier.
The word 'tier' is pronounced /tɪə/, which contains the centring diphthong /ɪə/ gliding from the close front vowel position to the central schwa position.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the phonetic transcription of the target sound /ɪə/ and each word choice.
The target sound /ɪə/ is a centring diphthong heard in words like 'ear', 'near', and 'tier' (/tɪə/).
Identifying the correct vowel glide requires transcribing the vowel sound in each candidate word.
2
Compare the vowel sounds of the remaining options to the target diphthong /ɪə/.
'Pear' is pronounced /peə/ (diphthong /eə/), 'heart' is pronounced /hɑːt/ (monophthong /ɑː/), and 'heard' is pronounced /hɜːd/ (monophthong /ɜː/).
Distinguishing pure monophthongs and alternative diphthongs eliminates non-matching words.

Key Concept

Phonetic identification of centring diphthongs (/ɪə/ vs /eə/ and monophthongs)
Question 2203Question →

Fill in the blank to complete the indirect speech transformation accurately.

Fill in the blanks below

Direct statement: "I shall present the updated audit report tomorrow," the accountant promised.

Reported statement: The accountant promised that he the updated audit report the following day.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The blank must be filled with 'would present'.
When converting direct speech into indirect speech with a past reporting verb ('promised'), the first-person modal verb 'shall' expressing a future commitment shifts to 'would' to match the third-person pronoun ('he').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the original tense and modal auxiliary in the direct statement.
The direct statement uses 'shall present' to express future action with a first-person pronoun ('I').
Determining the modal verb and reporting verb tense is essential for correct tense backshifting.
2
Apply backshift rules for modal verbs when the reporting verb is in the past tense ('promised').
'Shall' expressing future intention backshifts to 'would' when changing the subject from 'I' to 'he'.
When changing from direct to reported speech with a past reporting verb, future modals ('shall' / 'will') shift to their past conditional counterparts ('would').

Key Concept

Modal Verb Backshifting in Reported Speech
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2204Question →

Which of the following words contains the same diphthong sound as the one present in feign?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: whey

Answer

The word 'whey' contains the same diphthong sound (/eɪ/) as 'feign'.
The target word 'feign' contains the diphthong sound /eɪ/. The word 'whey' (/weɪ/) features the exact same diphthong sound, making it the correct phonetic match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound in the target word
The word 'feign' is pronounced /feɪn/, which features the diphthong sound /eɪ/.
Determining the correct phonetic transcription of the target word is necessary to isolate its diphthong sound.
2
Transcribe and analyze each given option sound-by-sound
'whey' is /weɪ/, 'height' is /haɪt/, 'threat' is /θret/, and 'key' is /kiː/.
Phonetic analysis reveals which option contains the identical diphthong glide /eɪ/.
3
Match the target sound to the correct option
'whey' (/weɪ/) matches 'feign' (/feɪn/).
Both words contain the exact same primary diphthong sound /eɪ/.

Key Concept

Identification of the English Diphthong /eɪ/
Question 2205Question →

The judicial panel agreed to admit the electronic transaction records, _______ their authenticity had been verified by independent cyber-forensic experts. Which subordinating conjunction correctly completes the clause structure to express the rationale for the panel's decision?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: inasmuch as

Answer

The correct subordinating conjunction is 'inasmuch as', which properly joins the subordinate clause of cause/reason to the main clause.
The phrase 'inasmuch as' functions as a formal subordinating conjunction introduced to express a reason or cause. Because the segment following the blank contains a full finite subject-verb clause ('their authenticity had been verified...'), a subordinating conjunction is grammatically required to establish the causal relationship.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the clause structure following the blank space.
The structure 'their authenticity had been verified by independent cyber-forensic experts' is a complete finite clause with a subject ('their authenticity') and a verb phrase ('had been verified').
Identifying whether the structure is a clause or a noun phrase dictates whether a conjunction or a preposition is required.
2
Determine the logical relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause.
The verification of authenticity provides the cause/justification for admitting the records.
The connector must express reason/cause rather than concession or contrast.
3
Evaluate the grammatical category and meaning of the options.
'Inasmuch as' is a formal subordinating conjunction of cause that fits both the grammatical requirement (introducing a finite clause) and semantic requirement (expressing reason).
Prepositional expressions like 'in spite of' cannot introduce full finite clauses without structural errors.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions of Cause and Clause Structure
Question 2206Question →

Supply the correct verb form to complete the temporal sequence in the sentence below.

Fill in the blanks below

By the time the regulatory agency inspects the facility next Friday, the engineering team the structural repairs.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

will have completed
The phrase 'will have completed' correctly uses the future perfect tense to show that the action of finishing the repairs will occur before the future inspection takes place.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the temporal expression and clause structure.
The clause beginning with 'By the time...' uses the present simple verb 'inspects' to mark a future point in time.
Time clauses introduced by 'by the time' establish a future deadline before which another action must be finished.
2
Apply the appropriate verb tense and aspect.
The main clause requires the future perfect tense ('will have completed').
The future perfect tense (will + have + past participle) expresses an action that will be completed prior to a specified future reference point.

Key Concept

Future Perfect Tense with Temporal Adverbial Clauses
Question 2207Question →

Identify the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol representing the underlined pure vowel sound in the given word.

Fill in the blanks below

The monophthong sound represented by the letter 'u' in the word 'put' is written phonetically as //.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The correct IPA symbol for the pure vowel sound in 'put' is /ʊ/.
The letter 'u' in the word 'put' represents the short, lax, near-close near-back rounded pure vowel /ʊ/, as also found in 'foot', 'look', and 'book'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Pronounce the target word and isolate the underlined vowel sound.
The letter 'u' in 'put' makes a short, lax back rounded pure vowel sound.
Isolating the sound distinguishes it from long pure vowels and diphthongs.
2
Map the isolated sound to its corresponding International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) monophthong symbol.
The short vowel sound heard in 'put', 'foot', and 'could' is transcribed as /ʊ/.
Standard IPA transcription represents this specific short pure vowel sound with the symbol /ʊ/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Estimated Time:35s
Question 2208Question →

Supply the correct form of the verb 'examine' to complete the sentence below.

Fill in the blanks below

The lead investigator expressed deep regret, wishing that the forensic team the crime scene more meticulously before the heavy torrential rain washed away the vital evidence.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

had examined
The past perfect form 'had examined' correctly expresses unreal past time (a regret about a prior past event that did not happen). Because the investigation needed to happen before the rain destroyed the evidence in the past, the past perfect aspect must be used.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the temporal context and structural requirement of the sub-clause following the verb 'wishing'.
The main context is set in the past ('expressed', 'washed away'), indicating that the regret concerns a past action that did not occur.
Expressing regret about an unfulfilled action in the past requires the unreal past construction using the past perfect tense.
2
Form the correct past perfect tense of the verb 'examine'.
Combine the auxiliary verb 'had' with the past participle form 'examined' to get 'had examined'.
The past perfect tense ('had' + past participle) is grammatically mandated after 'wish' when referring to past time.

Key Concept

Unreal Past with 'Wish' (Past Perfect for Past Regret)
Question 2209Question →

Which connective correctly completes the sentence below while maintaining standard subordinating clause structure?

'The commission approved the capital expenditure request, ______ the audit panel submitted a certified risk assessment report.'

Show answer & explanation

Answer: inasmuch as

Answer

The connective 'inasmuch as' correctly completes the sentence because it is a subordinating conjunction of reason that introduces a full finite clause.
The choice 'inasmuch as' serves as a formal subordinating conjunction meaning 'since' or 'because'. It correctly connects the main clause ('The commission approved...') to the subordinate finite clause ('the audit panel submitted...').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the structure of the dependent clause following the blank space.
The element following the blank is a complete finite clause containing a subject ('the audit panel') and a conjugated verb phrase ('submitted').
Determining whether a finite clause or noun phrase follows dictates whether a conjunction or preposition is required.
2
Evaluate the syntactic function of each option choice.
'Inasmuch as' is a formal subordinating conjunction of cause/reason suitable for introducing finite clauses. 'In spite' and 'with regard' are truncated prepositional phrases missing mandatory prepositions ('of' and 'to'). 'Owing to that' is a non-standard construction in formal academic English.
Only a grammatically complete subordinating conjunction can join a subordinate finite clause to a main clause.
3
Confirm semantic alignment and grammatical correctness.
'Inasmuch as' logically establishes that the submission of the audit report was the reason/basis for approving the expenditure request.
The causal relationship between the approval and the report submission requires a conjunction meaning 'since' or 'because'.

Key Concept

Subordinating Conjunctions and Clause Structure
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 2210Question →

In English phonetics, distinguishing diphthongs from monophthongs requires identifying vocalic glides despite deceptive orthography. Which word correctly completes the phonological analysis statement below?

Fill in the blanks below

From the set of words ('yeoman', 'league', 'broad', 'hearth'), the word that contains the diphthong sound /əʊ/ is .
Show answer & explanation

Answer

yeoman
The word 'yeoman' is pronounced as /ˈjəʊ.mən/, containing the English diphthong /əʊ/ in its initial stressed syllable. The spelling 'eo' is orthographically deceptive, but phonetically it glides from the mid-central vowel /ə/ to the rounded /ʊ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Transcribe the phonetic vowel sound of each given candidate word.
'yeoman' is transcribed as /ˈjəʊ.mən/, 'league' as /liːɡ/, 'broad' as /brɔːd/, and 'hearth' as /hɑːθ/.
Phonetic transcription isolates the actual vowel sound from deceptive spelling patterns.
2
Identify the target diphthong /əʊ/ among the transcribed vowels.
The first syllable of 'yeoman' features the diphthong glide /əʊ/.
The vowels in 'league' (/iː/), 'broad' (/ɔː/), and 'hearth' (/ɑː/) are pure monophthongs, whereas 'yeoman' contains a diphthong glide.

Key Concept

Identification of the /əʊ/ diphthong in words with misleading vowel spellings
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 2211Question →

Examine the sentence below in which emphatic stress is placed on the capitalized word:

'The lead prosecutor UNQUESTIONABLY established the defendant's alibi during the cross-examination.'

Complete the contrastive question that would elicit this exact emphatic statement by filling in the missing contrasting adverb.

Fill in the blanks below

Did the lead prosecutor establish the defendant's alibi during the cross-examination?
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The blank must be filled with a contrasting adverb (such as 'doubtfully' or 'questionably') that directly opposes the stressed word UNQUESTIONABLY, while retaining every other syntactic element of the original sentence.
Emphatic stress on 'UNQUESTIONABLY' indicates that the speaker is asserting certainty against a prior doubt or contrary assumption. Therefore, the appropriate contrastive question must substitute an adverb implying uncertainty or doubt (such as 'doubtfully' or 'questionably') while keeping all other words in the sentence identical.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the word bearing emphatic stress in the target statement.
The word printed in full capital letters is 'UNQUESTIONABLY', which functions as an adverb of certainty/manner.
Emphatic stress serves to highlight contrastive focus on one specific item in a sentence.
2
Determine the necessary structure of the contrastive question.
The question must keep all uncapitalized elements (the subject 'the lead prosecutor', the verb 'establish', the object 'the defendant's alibi', and the adjunct 'during the cross-examination') constant while substituting an opposing term for the stressed word.
Contrastive focus dictates that only the emphasized information is challenged or contradicted by the preceding question.
3
Supply an appropriate antonymous or contrasting adverb for the blank.
Words such as 'doubtfully' or 'questionably' create the precise contrast required to elicit the emphatic correction 'UNQUESTIONABLY'.
Answering a question that asks if something was done doubtfully with an emphatic assertion of 'UNQUESTIONABLY' provides proper conversational logic and stress alignment.

Key Concept

Emphatic Stress and Contrastive Focus
Question 2212Question →

Complete the statement by identifying the correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol for the monophthong (pure vowel) sound represented by the underlined letter(s) in each word.

Fill in the blanks below

In the word bury, the underlined vowel letter represents the monophthong sound , whereas in the word busy, the underlined vowel letter represents the monophthong sound .
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The underlined letter 'u' in 'bury' produces the short monophthong sound /e/, while the underlined letter 'u' in 'busy' produces the short monophthong sound /ɪ/.
The word 'bury' presents an irregular orthographic spelling where the letter 'u' represents the monophthong /e/ (as in 'red'). Conversely, the word 'busy' uses the letter 'u' to represent the monophthong /ɪ/ (as in 'hit').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the phonetic transcription of the word 'bury'.
The word 'bury' is phonetically transcribed as /ˈber.i/. The letter 'u' represents the short front mid unrounded pure vowel sound /e/.
In English phonology, 'bury' is an irregular spelling exception where the orthographic letter 'u' corresponds to the /e/ sound found in words like 'bed'.
2
Analyze the phonetic transcription of the word 'busy'.
The word 'busy' is phonetically transcribed as /ˈbɪz.i/. The letter 'u' represents the short close front unrounded pure vowel sound /ɪ/.
The orthographic letter 'u' in 'busy' represents an atypical spelling pattern for the lax monophthong /ɪ/ found in words like 'sit'.

Key Concept

Atypical orthographic representations of English monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Question 2213Question →

Which of the following words contains the same monophthong vowel sound as the one underlined in y<u>a</u>cht?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: cough

Answer

The word containing the same pure vowel sound as 'yacht' is 'cough'.
In Received Pronunciation (RP) Standard English, the word 'yacht' is pronounced /jɒt/, where the underlined letter 'a' represents the short open back rounded monophthong /ɒ/. The word 'cough' is pronounced /kɒf/, which shares the exact same /ɒ/ monophthong sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic transcription of the target word and isolate the underlined vowel sound.
The target word 'yacht' is transcribed as /jɒt/. The underlined letter 'a' represents the short open back rounded monophthong /ɒ/.
Determining the exact International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) monophthong sound of the target word is essential before examining the options.
2
Transcribe each option to determine its primary monophthong vowel sound.
'cough' is /kɒf/ (/ɒ/), 'catch' is /kætʃ/ (/æ/), 'cork' is /kɔːk/ (/ɔː/), and 'yawn' is /jɔːn/ (/ɔː/).
Phonetic transcription reveals sound mismatches caused by misleading orthography.
3
Match the target monophthong /ɒ/ to the option with the identical sound.
'cough' contains the sound /ɒ/, matching 'yacht'.
Both words share the identical pure short vowel /ɒ/ despite using different spelling representations ('a' vs 'ou').

Key Concept

Identification and phonetic matching of the short monophthong /ɒ/ across irregular orthographic patterns.
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 2214Question →

The committee was established with a view _____ streamlining the administrative procedures of the institution. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: to

Answer

The correct preposition is 'to', completing the fixed phrase 'with a view to'.
The phrase 'with a view to' is a standard fixed compound preposition in English that expresses purpose and takes a gerund object (in this case, 'streamlining').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the multi-word prepositional structure in the sentence.
The target structure is 'with a view _____'.
The sentence expresses the underlying aim or intention of establishing the committee.
2
Recall the fixed idiomatic collocation for expressing intention with this noun phrase.
The correct fixed compound preposition is 'with a view to', which is followed by a gerund ('streamlining').
Standard English grammar dictates that 'with a view' takes 'to' as its dependent preposition, not 'of', 'at', or 'for'.

Key Concept

Fixed Multi-word Prepositional Phrases
Estimated Time:50s
Question 2215Question →

Phonological evaluation of English words requires separating actual spoken sounds from printed letters. Which of the following words features a final consonant cluster composed of exactly three distinct consonant phonemes?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: fifths

Answer

fifths
The word 'fifths' is phonetically transcribed as /fɪfθs/. Its final sound sequence /f-θ-s/ consists of three consecutive consonant phonemes, satisfying the structural requirement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Transcribe each candidate word into its spoken phonetic form to isolate actual consonant sounds from silent letters.
fifths = /fɪfθs/, crumbs = /krʌmz/, glimpsed = /ɡlɪmpst/, knights = /naɪts/.
Consonant clusters are defined by spoken phonemes, not orthographic letter counts.
2
Count the consecutive consonant phonemes occurring at the end of each word.
fifths ends in /f-θ-s/ (3 phonemes); crumbs ends in /m-z/ (2 phonemes); glimpsed ends in /m-p-s-t/ (4 phonemes); knights ends in /t-s/ (2 phonemes).
The question specifies identifying a final cluster of exactly three consonant phonemes.

Key Concept

Identifying final consonant clusters via spoken phonetic transcription
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2216Question →

Which preposition correctly completes the fixed prepositional phrase in the sentence below?

Fill in the blanks below

The newly proposed civil service policy is completely at variance the existing constitutional provisions regarding workers' rights.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

The correct preposition to complete the blank is 'with'.
The fixed prepositional phrase 'at variance with' is an established idiom meaning to be in disagreement or inconsistency with something. Therefore, 'with' is the precise and correct word required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the multi-word prepositional idiom being used in the sentence structure.
The sentence uses the idiomatic construction 'at variance', which signifies conflict, contradiction, or disagreement.
Recognizing fixed idiomatic collocations is necessary to select the correct complementing preposition.
2
Select the standard dependent preposition required by 'at variance'.
The standard English idiom is strictly 'at variance with'.
'With' is the only grammatically acceptable preposition that collocates with 'at variance' when specifying the item being contradicted.

Key Concept

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases: Fixed Idiomatic Collocations
Question 2217Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the grammatically appropriate modifier.

Fill in the blanks below

Although the parliamentary committee debated the proposed budget into the night, they failed to reach a consensus before adjournment.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

late
The word 'late' functions as an adverb meaning far advanced in time. When describing an event extending deep into a night or time period, 'late' is the correct modifier. Conversely, 'lately' means 'recently', which creates an ungrammatical construction in this context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the syntactic function required in the blank space.
The blank modifies the verb 'debated' alongside the prepositional phrase 'into the night', requiring an adverb indicating temporal extent.
The sentence describes how far into the night the discussion proceeded.
2
Distinguish between the adverbs 'late' and 'lately'.
'Late' serves as an adverb meaning far advanced in time or near the end of a period, whereas 'lately' means 'recently' or 'of late'.
Combining 'lately' with 'into the night' is grammatically incorrect and semantically invalid.

Key Concept

Adverbial distinction between 'late' (far into a time period) and 'lately' (recently)
Question 2218Question →

When an investigator undertakes a complex forensic audit, one must refrain from allowing _____ personal biases to influence the outcome of the inquiry. Which pronoun correctly maintains pronoun-antecedent agreement in the sentence above?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: one's

Answer

The possessive pronoun 'one's' correctly completes the sentence by maintaining consistent agreement with the indefinite pronoun antecedent 'one'.
In standard formal English, when the indefinite pronoun 'one' serves as the antecedent, any referring possessive modifier must remain consistent by taking the form 'one's'. This avoids arbitrary gender assignment and maintains stylistic and grammatical uniformity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the antecedent of the missing possessive pronoun in the sentence.
The subject/antecedent is the indefinite pronoun 'one'.
Pronouns must agree in number, person, and formal consistency with their antecedents.
2
Apply the formal rule of English grammar regarding the indefinite pronoun 'one'.
When 'one' is used as an indefinite pronoun antecedent, any subsequent pronoun referring back to it must also use 'one' (or 'one's' for possessive).
Shifting from 'one' to 'his', 'her', or 'their' breaks grammatical consistency in standard formal English.
3
Select the correct possessive form of 'one'.
The possessive determiner form is 'one's', written with an apostrophe before the 's'.
The form 'ones' is a plural noun form, whereas 'one's' expresses ownership or reference back to 'one'.

Key Concept

Indefinite Pronoun Agreement and Consistency with 'One'
Question 2219Question →

Which of the following words contains the exact same diphthong sound as the word steak?

Show answer & explanation

Answer: fail

Answer

fail
The target word 'steak' is pronounced /steɪk/, which features the diphthong sound /eɪ/. The word 'fail' (/feɪl/) contains the exact same diphthong glide /eɪ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic vowel sound in the target word 'steak'.
The word 'steak' is pronounced /steɪk/, containing the diphthong /eɪ/.
Although spelled with the letters 'ea', 'steak' is an exception pronounced with a diphthong glide rather than a monophthong.
2
Transcribe and analyze the vowel sound of each option.
'fail' is /feɪl/ (/eɪ/), 'streak' is /striːk/ (/iː/), 'bread' is /bred/ (/e/), and 'earth' is /ɜːθ/ (/ɜː/).
Sound-matching relies on spoken phonemes rather than identical orthographic spelling.
3
Select the option sharing the /eɪ/ diphthong.
The word 'fail' shares the target /eɪ/ diphthong sound.
Both 'steak' and 'fail' feature the exact sound glide /eɪ/.

Key Concept

Diphthong Sound Identification
Question 2220Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction.

Fill in the blanks below

The safety officer ordered an immediate evacuation of the refinery premises, lest a secondary chemical explosion occur before emergency teams arrived.
Show answer & explanation

Answer

should
The subordinating conjunction 'lest' means 'for fear that' and requires the auxiliary modal verb 'should' (or the bare infinitive subjunctive) in the dependent clause.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the subordinate clause introductory conjunction.
The clause is introduced by the conjunction 'lest', which denotes purpose or fear that something undesirable might happen ('for fear that').
The word 'lest' sets up a dependent clause expressing a potential negative outcome that needs to be avoided.
2
Determine the required auxiliary verb for the clause following 'lest'.
The auxiliary verb 'should' (or the bare subjunctive verb form) must follow 'lest'.
Standard English grammar dictates that 'lest' is conventionally followed by 'should' plus the base form of the verb, or simply the present subjunctive verb form.

Key Concept

Adverbial Clauses of Purpose and the Use of 'Lest'
Estimated Time:1m 0s
PreviousPage 111 / 697Next
All practice questions — JAMB UTME | Examkin