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rhoad21
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i need help...
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is this sentence correct?
Will i check the uniform?
Will we do the project?
oR is it this way
SHALL I CHECK THE UNIFORM?
SHALL WE DO THE PROJECT? |
15 Apr 2010
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darryl_cameron
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Both are correct and have slightly different meanings ...
"Will I" = asking for clarification / asking for a yes or no answer
"Shall I" = asking permission / making a suggestion
And that �s what I think 
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15 Apr 2010
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cathrine
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It �s more usual to say shall I and shall we. |
15 Apr 2010
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Kate (kkcat)
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I agree with Darryl �s answer  Both are correct but they are a little different in meaning.
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15 Apr 2010
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RabbitWho
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As far as I know "Shall I?" etc. Is only used in Britain. If you are teaching American English or as far as I know English from anywhere else you say "Will I?" etc. and it means the very same thing. I �ve never said "Shall" in my life unless I am doing an impression of someone or explaining it to students. It seems very archaic to me but of course it depends on your region!
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15 Apr 2010
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trixie1973
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I agree with Darryl too.
Shall I? is used frequently and it is important to know the difference. |
15 Apr 2010
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zoemorosini
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In my opinion, "shall" is much more formal in nature. It is more common in Britain than the United States, but it �s understood here, too, and the occasional use of it in the correct context can elicit respect and good feelings from others.
When I think about it, it feels like a combination of "should" and "will" (hence the spelling?) used for future requests or statements with some urgency.
Examples:
"Would you like me to do it for you?" can also be communicated "Shall I do it for you?"
"Don �t you think it �s a good time to go now?" can also be communicated "Shall we go?"
I hope this helps!
Your American friend
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15 Apr 2010
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