Fill in the blanks with a suitable Modal:
_____ God bless you with a child!
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → May
Complete sentence: May God bless you with a child! "May God bless you with a child!" is a blessing.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) May (answer) | May placed at the beginning of a sentence, before the subject, expresses a wish, a blessing or a prayer. The verb after the subject is in the base form, and the sentence often ends with an exclamation mark. | May you live long! |
| (2) Might | a slight possibility ("It might rain"). It is not used to give a blessing. | – |
| (3) Must | necessity or certainty. "Must God bless you" would be an odd question. | – |
| (4) Ought to | duty ("You ought to help him"). It cannot open a blessing. | – |