Suggestions

[The French]

Originally Posted by Tdol

Which is correct if you're making a suggestion?

Hello, I'm The French,

I know the two forms are correct, but I answered shall, because it's a suggestion.

Somebody told me, that the shall form it's not very used in English, and the use of it seems to be a little archaic for English, is it true?

Thank for you reply

[Huda-M]

Originally Posted by Teia

Hi,

Shall is still used in English grammar :
"Will" means willingness and it is also the mark of "future tense"
"Shall" is used when making suggestions or when I am ready to do smth. in the future but this not my "will" or my" wish".

e.g.
Conversation:

Mother :Jane, will you help me with the dishes,please?
Jane : yes, mom, I will [ it`s my will ; I`ll do it because I want]
If you use " shall" instead of "will" in the previous sentence, the meaning is different.


Regards,

thanks, tht was helpful

[sarrah e]

"shall" more politely than "will" :)