Optative sentences (Lesson 6)

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A. Read the poem below:

"May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung.
May you stay, forever young."
(Bob Dylan, "Forever Young." Planet Waves, 1974)

Note. Most of the sentences here are optative. They express wish. Underline the optatives in the poem:

B. Here are some more optative sentences for you:

a. Hope for the best.
b. All the best.
с. May Bangladesh live long.
d. Would that I were your friend.
e. Have a nice holiday.
f. May you be happy.
g. Wish you back home safe.
h. Wish you a safe and pleasant journey.


Can you write more sentences like these?

1.____________________
2.___________________
3.___________________
4.___________________
5.___________________

Note: An optative sentence is used to pray or wish.

C. 1. Write how you wish your friend for coming round soon from sickness.
2. Write a message wishing a happy new year to any of your close friends or relatives.
3. Pray for the welfare of your country.
4. Pray for somebody to be successful in business.
5. Pray for the Bangladesh cricket team to win the match and prepare three banners.

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