Question

Make haste lest you _____ late.

• A. should get
• B. should not get
• C. may not get
• D. shall get

Hint:

"Lest" is often followed by the negative form of the verb to indicate prevention.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase "Make haste lest you should not get late" is a common construction used to express that an action should be taken to avoid a negative consequence. "Should not get" implies the preventive action of avoiding lateness.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) "should not get."