How can the sentence "She said to the princess, 'May you live long'" be correctly reported?

English Mcqs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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20 Dec 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Option A is correct because in reported speech, the subjunctive 'might' is used to express a wish or hope for the princess's long life. Options B, C, and D are grammatically incorrect or awkward in this context.

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