shall be close or shall be closed?

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Malko

#437042 Wed, 31 Oct 07 03:48 AM

How do I say this correctly
" in observance of halloween our store shall be (close or closed) on NOV 1.
See you in November 2

thanks

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Grammar Geek

#437045 Wed, 31 Oct 07 03:50 AM

In observance of Halloween, our store will be closed on November 1.

See you on November 2.

The odd thing, of course, is that Halloween is October 31, not November 1. That's All Saints Day.

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

CalifJim

#437075 Wed, 31 Oct 07 05:42 AM

Welcome to English Forums!

close means nearby, so I think you'd better choose closed on this one!

CJ

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