Examples of Optative Sentence & Exclamatory Sentence

Definition of Optative Sentence:

The sentence which expresses a prayer, keen wish, curse etc. is called an optative sentence. This kind of sentence generally starts with ‘may’ and ‘wish’. Sometimes, ‘may’ remains hidden.

Examples of Optative Sentence:

• May the king of Westeros live long!
• Long live the king of Westeros.
• May you two live long enough to see your grandchildren!
• May God bless us all.
• May you become successful enough to buy love!
• May the almighty help in this tragedy!
• Wish you a very successful married life.
• Wish you a happy journey together.
• May your team win the match!

Definition of Exclamatory Sentence:

The sentence which expresses a sudden and intense excitement, disgust, admiration, shock, or sorrow, etc. is called an exclamatory sentence. This kind of sentence must have a note of exclamation (!) at the end or in the middle of the sentence.

Example of Exclamatory Sentence:

• Hey! Don’t touch my phone.
• Alas! I could not be at her funeral.
• Hush! Your father is sleeping.
• What a boring day!
• How disgusting it becomes when he opens his mouth!
• What a nice car you have!
• What a plunge!
• How gorgeous the dress is!
• Hurrah! We are going to Miami.
• How blessed I am to see such a sight!
• What beautiful country it is!
• How fluently the lady talks in French!
• What a pity! You can’t join us.