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Anonymous

#182373 Fri, 13 Jan 06 03:31 AM

What is the difference between shall and will? "I will..." and "I shall...", .I have learned that "shall" is more objective than "will". "I shall..." would be a future event, a planned future event. "i will..." would be intention. I'd like to hear your opinions. thanks a lot.

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CalifJim

#182439 Fri, 13 Jan 06 07:46 AM

If you are trying to learn American English, my opinion is that you should forget you ever heard of the word "shall". Americans hardly ever use it. Even for British English, I'm not so sure that what you learned about "more objective" and "planned future" is actually correct. It would be better to wait for more opinions.

CJ

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Ruslana

#182694 Fri, 13 Jan 06 04:58 PM

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Anon, look at this threads. Maybe you will find it useful.

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Archaic

#182850 Fri, 13 Jan 06 07:45 PM

The system of shall and will is somewhat complex. In the first person, as your example is used, it is "I shall" always in expression of the plain future (something that is going to happen regardless.) It is "I will" if speaking of something in the present or of a wish, intent, promise, etc. of the future.

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