Question

In each of the following questions, a sentence is given in which a word has been highlighted in bold. This word is used as different parts of speech in English. Identify the correct part of speech based on usage in the sentence.
The thief ran away lest he should be caught.

• A. adjective
• B. noun
• C. pronoun
• D. conjunction
• E. verb

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Parts of Speech (Conjunction).
Step 1: Understand usage.

• ``lest'' means ``in order that not'' or ``for fear that''

Step 2: Function in sentence.

• It connects two clauses:
• ``ran away'' + ``he should be caught''

Step 3: Conclusion.

• Word joining clauses → conjunction \checkmark

Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is
Option (D).