Fill in the blank with the correct Modal:
_____ you live long!
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → May
Complete sentence: May you live long! "May you live long!" is a blessing, a wish for a long life.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Can | Can expresses ability. "Can you live long?" would be a question about ability, not a blessing. | – |
| (2) Will | Will expresses future time or willingness. "Will you live long?" is a question, not a wish. | – |
| (3) May (answer) | Besides permission and possibility, may expresses a wish, prayer or blessing. In this use it comes first, before the subject, and the sentence ends with an exclamation mark. | May God bless you with success! |
| (4) Must | Must expresses necessity or duty. It cannot express a blessing. | – |