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In which of the following sentences the word “lest" is correctly used?

AHe worked hard lest he might fail

BHe worked hard lest he may not fail

CHe worked hard lest he should not fail

DHe worked hard lest he should fail

Answer:

D. He worked hard lest he should fail


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