Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word or phrase out of the given options.
She was wearing a woollen hat and a leather jacket ____ she should feel cold.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → lest
Complete sentence: She was wearing a woollen hat and a leather jacket lest she should feel cold. She wore warm clothes so that she would not feel cold.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) unless | except if | You will miss the bus unless you hurry. |
| (2) lest (answer) | so that something does not happen, or for fear that, often followed by “should” | Walk slowly lest you should slip on the wet floor. |
| (3) so that | a purpose (here it would mean she dressed warmly in order to feel cold) | Meena saved money so that she could buy a bicycle. |
| (4) whereas | a contrast between two facts | Amit likes tea, whereas his sister likes coffee. |