Indirect form of the sentence is:He said, "May this child live long!"
Correct answer: C. He prayed that that child might live long
- A. He prayed that that child may live long
- B. He prayed that that child will live long
- C. He prayed that that child might live long
- D. He said that that child might live long
Explanation
Option (c), "He prayed that that child might live long," is the correct choice. It captures the essence of the original statement by expressing a wish or hope for the child's long life. The use of "might" indicates a subjunctive mood, which is appropriate for expressing wishes or hopes in indirect speech.
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