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Use of Will/ Shall |
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Answer» The modal auxiliary verbshallis used with first person pronouns to express the strong possibility or near certainty of an action which is to take place in the near future. Ishallleave for Chicago tomorrow. Weshalldiscuss the matter with the chairman. Ishallbe thirty one next Tuesday. Will With first person pronouns With first person pronounswillexpresses ideas such as determination, promise, threat or willingness. I will go there, whatever happens. (Determination) We will not let you go. (Determination) I will try to get him a good job. (Promise) I will teach you a lesson. (Threat) All right, I will come with you. (Willingness) With second and third person pronouns When used with second and third person pronounswillexpresses simple futurity. The train will leave at 9.40 pm. He will be back in a day or two. |
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