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Scotttiger09 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Shall and Should?

Hi Everyone,

I have got a very simple question.

When should we use SHALL and SHOULD?

Regards,

Scott
  

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Scotttiger09, there is no "simple" way to fully explain those two words. Briefly, (1) "Shall" in American English is often confined to questions: Shall we dance? Shall I open the door?

— Anonymous

  • Scotttiger09, there is no "simple" way to fully explain those two words.
  • Briefly, (1) "Shall" in American English is often confined to questions: Shall we dance?
  • Shall I open the door?
  • (2) Some speakers use it as a strong threat: You shall do it or else!
  • (3) "Should" is very popular and confusing for language learners.
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Scotttiger09, there is no "simple" way to fully explain those two words. Briefly, (1) "Shall" in American English is often confined to questions: Shall we dance? Shall I open the door? (2) Some speakers use it as a strong threat: You shall do it or else! (3) "Should" is very popular and confusing for language learners. It often means "a good idea": You should sleep 8 hours every night/ People sh
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Actually, I am confused over here. Which one is correct from following and why?

- We shall do it?

- We should do it?
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(1) Shall we do it? A definite question = Do you want to do it ? Do you agree to do it with me? (2) Should we do it? Less definite = Do you think it's a good idea to do it? What's your opinion? Shall we go downtown to a movie? Yes, let's go right now. Should we rent an apartment on X Street? No way! That's a dangerous part of town.
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