They feared to spare him _ he should report the matter to the king.
Correct answer: B. Lest.
- A. When
- B. Lest.
- C. As that
- D. Like
- E. Because
Explanation
The correct answer is B. Lest.The sentence should read: "They feared to spare him lest he should report the matter to the king."The word "lest" indicates a negative consequence or a precaution, showing that they feared to spare him because they didn't want him to report the matter to the king.
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