Shall/will

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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.

bluefish

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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?

maj

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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

American English

CalifJim

#62620 Tue, 21 Dec 04 03:23 AM

You're welcome.

Careful! "being taught American English" Wink [;)]

CalifJim

American English