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Old 22-May-2006, 01:47
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Default Re: The difference between Shall and Will.

Shall- largely unused in American English. In British English it is used in questions (What shall I do? Shall we go?). It can be used for I/we instead of 'will'; this tends not to be used in colloquial texts, but is used in formal texts. 2nd and 3rd person + shall is used to show extra willpower on the part of the speaker (Oh yes, you shall!)
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