The mother said, 'May you live long!' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The mother said, 'May you live long!'

A. The mother prayed that I might live long.

B. The mother wished that I may live long.

C. The mother prayed that I would live long.

D. The mother said may you live long.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Optative sentence with 'May' -> prayed + that + subject + might + verb.

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