Multiple choice

DIRECTIONS:Find out the appropriate meaning of the given word.

LEST

  1. Worried

  2. Fearing

  3. For fear that

  4. In order to

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Lest' is a conjunction meaning 'for fear that' or 'to avoid the risk of.' It introduces a clause expressing something to be prevented, as in the phrase 'lest we forget.'