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Gilysse Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

I will/shall

I know that "I shall" is only used in British English but I was wondering if "I will" is accepted for written British English.

Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi Gilysse, I am herewith furnishing the usage of " Will and Shall" to the best of my knowledge. Generally shall is used in first person, and will in second and third person. Willingness : I will help the poor.

— V S Rao

  • Hi Gilysse, I am herewith furnishing the usage of " Will and Shall" to the best of my knowledge.
  • Generally shall is used in first person, and will in second and third person.
  • Willingness : I will help the poor.
  • Promise : I will behave well.
  • Duty : We will be united.
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Hi Gilysse,
I am herewith furnishing the usage of " Will and Shall" to the best of my knowledge.

Generally shall is used in first person, and will in second and third person.
1.I shall go
2.you will go
3.He will go

Will - if used in first person, the following are the meanings:

1.Willingness : I will help the poor.
2.Promise
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