Have you ever heard someone using the word ‘Shall’?
It is a modal verb that indicates the future. It is commonly used with ‘I’ and ‘We’.
In the video, Crissy explains the three most common uses:
- Suggestions
- Future Actions
- Asking for Instructions
Construction of the Verb:
Affirmative: Subject + Shall + Base Verb
Example: I shall be there if you need me.
Question: Shall + Subject + Base Verb?
Example: Shall we organize the meeting to explore future steps.
Special Notes:
Shall is more commonly used in British English.
The negative form
‘shan’t’ is rarely used.
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