 Re: Shall
(1) I usually use "shall" as the future of "should". Meaning that "Shall" (present) <=> "should" (preterit)
You shall do as I tell you.
You should do as I tell you.
Shall pressurizes 'you'. That's a obligation and even a threat.
Should advises 'you'. You should do that because that's good for you.
(2) Moreover, there's naturally a difference between "Shall" and "Will".
Will is more "a will" ("a want") => I will do it... Because I want.
Shall is more a strong intention and great pressure. => I shall do it... Because of something.
Will => 'll => won't (will not)
Shall => 'll => shan't (shall not).
Shall is rarely used, and this, more and more for a long time. |