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bluefish
#62576 Tue, 21 Dec 04 12:22 AM
Hello again
When "shall" is used instead of "will" ?
example: We shall/will miss you.
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maj
#62590 Tue, 21 Dec 04 01:04 AM
Shall is used for 1 person singular and plural.
I shall miss you / We shall miss you.
Will is used for the rest of the verb
Will you miss me?
Will you miss us.
Is that clear enough?
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bluefish
#62599 Tue, 21 Dec 04 02:30 AM
I haven't understood it,sorry.
bluefish
CalifJim
#62601 Tue, 21 Dec 04 02:38 AM
In American English, we do not use "shall" at all, except "Shall I ...?" when you are uncertain about what to do or want to make an offer. "Shall I call her tomorrow?"
Even in this case, however, Americans often say "Should I ...?" instead.
British English may be different.
CJ
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bluefish
#62619 Tue, 21 Dec 04 03:20 AM
Thank you CJ
It was my opinion too until I read the line "I shall miss you" in a book. Obviously it was an english one and being teached american english myself,I never heard it before.
Thank you for your reply.
bluefish
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CalifJim
#62620 Tue, 21 Dec 04 03:23 AM
You're welcome.
Careful! "being
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CalifJim
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