She said to the princess, "May you live long".
- A. She prayed for the princess that she might live long.
- B. She prayed for the princess that may she live long.
- C. She prayed for the princess that she live long.
- D. She prayed for the princess that she may live long.
Explanation
A reported blessing or wish is introduced with “prayed” and takes “might” after the past reporting verb: “She prayed that the princess might live long.” “May she” retains the direct-question-like order and is incorrect here.
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