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Laura2017 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Modal: should
Would you please give me two or three examples of sentences using "should" as the past tense of "shall"? Thanks!
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'shall' is so rarely used that almost the only use of 'should' as the past of 'shall' would be in reported speech. " he asked her. > He asked her if they should dance.
- 'shall' is so rarely used that almost the only use of 'should' as the past of 'shall' would be in reported speech.
- " he asked her.
- > He asked her if they should dance.
- Though the sentences above illustrate the point, that reported speech is unlikely to be used.
- More likely you'll hear "He asked her to dance".
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'shall' is so rarely used that almost the only use of 'should' as the past of 'shall' would be in reported speech.
"Shall we dance?" he asked her. > He asked her if they should dance.
Though the sentences above illustrate the point, that reported speech is unlikely to be used. More likely you'll hear "He asked her to dance".
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