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Seung Chul Go Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
shall vs. should
Hello guys.
I am reading a one of sport federation's regulation book, I found many "shall-" sentences such as "the Parties SHALL be allowed a reasonable time to enable them to deal fairly with the matters raised in the statements and documents provided ~"
1. In this case, what does technically "shall" mean?
2. Would there be any difference if "shall's are replaced by "should"?
Many thanks in advance,
I am reading a one of sport federation's regulation book, I found many "shall-" sentences such as "the Parties SHALL be allowed a reasonable time to enable them to deal fairly with the matters raised in the statements and documents provided ~"
1. In this case, what does technically "shall" mean?
2. Would there be any difference if "shall's are replaced by "should"?
Many thanks in advance,
Top answer
"shall" is traditionally used in formal or official instructions, rules, regulations, etc. It is seen as carrying greater authority and force than "should".
- "shall" is traditionally used in formal or official instructions, rules, regulations, etc.
- It is seen as carrying greater authority and force than "should".
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"shall" is traditionally used in formal or official instructions, rules, regulations, etc. It is seen as carrying greater authority and force than "should".
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Seung Chul Go1. In this case, what does technically "shall" mean?It's close to "must" or "is obligated to"
Seung Chul Go2. Would there be any difference if "shall's are replaced by "should"?Yes. Should means "it would be a good idea to."
Shall means "you have to."
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