s JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CBSE, NEET, IIT, free study packages, test papers, counselling, ask experts - Studyadda.com

Current Affairs 4th Class

Optative

Category : 4th Class

*     Optative

 

The sentence which expresses wish, desire or pray is called optative or optative sentence.  

 

example.jpg

 

  •  May God bless the poor!
  •  May this country be prosperous!
  •  May the baby live long!
  •  May God give wealth to him!
  •  Wish you a very Happy New Year!  

 

*     Analysis

The above given sentences are expressing wish, desire and pray. Therefore, these are optative sentences.  


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner