Question

Fill in the blank with the correct option:
____________ you live long!
a. Will
b. May
c. Shall
d. Can

Answer 1

Hint: The sentence provided is an exclamatory sentence which is used to provide an expression or reaction towards a certain moment or action.
Example: Hurrah, we won!
Alas, we reached the destination!

Complete answer:
Option a: will – Will converts a sentence into a question.
Example: Will you be going?

Option b: may – may provide us with an uncertain nature of something but with an expectation of something good or positive.
Example: May you win the match.
May can also be used as an interrogative statement, to make the sentence more humble.
Example: May I come in?

Option c: shall – Shall also states the uncertain nature of an action. It can also be used in an interrogative statement.
Example: I shall go to the market.

Option d: can – It is used to ask direct questions which require straight upfront answers.
Example: Can I go to the market?

The most correct option is ‘b’
May you live long!

May provides a sense of uncertainty but also that the sentence is filled with optimism and is in a form of blessing.

Note: The word ‘may’ is the most suitable word for the sentence. The word gives the exclamatory sentence a sense of optimistic blessing, but at the same time states no confirmation that the action would be successful for sure.