Use 'will'. Always.Sirs! How would I use 'will and 'shall' in a sentence that could show willingness (volition)?
Use 'will'. Always.
For volition?In academic writing, we still use "shall" with the first person, both in the singular and plural. It is less common to use will in such cases, in literature and the humanities.
In academic writing, we still use "shall" with the first person, both in the singular and plural. It is less common to use will in such cases, in literature and the humanities.
Sir I have learnt from a decrepit English Grammar book that 'will' is used with first person while 'shall' is used with second and third person, but I couldn't figure out their usage in the sense of willingness. A sentence would help me understand it.
Not a teacher
I will sneak out to the cinema in spite of being grounded. (volition)
My word! I didn't know what kind of sentence would it be. I have been using these kind of sentences from the age of 10.
For volition?
That's what I was taught but I'm not sure many writers know these "rules"... but I stand by your response.No, I think it's just a carry-on of the old Oxbridge rules:...