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Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Improvement'.

Keep him at arm's length lest you may not repent in the long run.

Option 1: or you may not

Option 2: No Improvement

Option 3: unless you may

Option 4: lest you should


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Correct Answer: lest you should


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

The original phrase "lest you may not" contains a redundancy. "Lest" already implies a fear or apprehension of something happening, so adding "may not" makes the sentence less concise. The phrase "lest you should" is grammatically correct and maintains the intended meaning, conveying the idea of preventing something undesirable from happening.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: Keep him at arm's length lest you should repent in the long run.

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