Which of the following is an Optative sentence?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → May your new sweet shop do well from the very first day!
Optative sentence:
- An optative sentence expresses a wish or a prayer. It often starts with “May” and ends with an exclamation mark.
- This sentence starts with “May” and wishes success for the new shop.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: You may keep the library book for one more week. — Incorrect. Here “may” gives permission, so it is an assertive sentence.
Option 3: I hope Nisha reaches Guwahati safely tonight. — Incorrect. It states the speaker’s hope, so it is an assertive sentence.
Option 4: Please send us a message when your train leaves Bhopal. — Incorrect. It makes a request, so it is an imperative sentence.