sexta-feira, 19 de fevereiro de 2010

Modal Verb: Shall

"Shall" is another way to say the Future Time in English.

Follow bellow when we use "shall".

Meaning 1: In old-fashioned and very formal English, we use 'shall' instead of 'will' when the subject is 'I' or 'we'. Most people use 'will' these days.
Exs: I shall spend all day tomorrow studying English.
I shall never forget this beautiful day.
We shall contact you in the near future. (very formal)

Meaning 2: We use 'shall', with 'I' or 'we', when we make a suggestion.
Exs: "I'm too hot." "Shall I turn on the air conditioning?"
Shall we go to the beach tomorrow?

Meaning 3: We use 'shall' to say that something certainly will or must happen, or that you are determined that something will happen. After 'I' or 'We' with this meaning, we always emphasise the word 'shall'.
Exs: I shall be there to help you, so please don't worry about it.
The company rules state that no employee shall smoke on the company premises.


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