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Drica

#512197 Sat, 10 May 08 10:28 PM

Hi,

I was talking to an american friend on the phone and I asked him to send a hug to his wife for me and he said "I shall do it"

it would make any difference in context if he had said "I will do it" ?

thanks

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Grammar Geek

#512211 Sat, 10 May 08 11:49 PM

It makes no difference. But I'm astonished - an American said "shall"?

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Barbara, who answers in American English.

Anonymous

#512212 Sat, 10 May 08 11:50 PM

Hi ! thank you for your reply. why are you astonished ? :)