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Ac2000 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Should vs shall

Hello,

In the sentences:

Shall we go to the zoo together?
You look hungry. Shall I make something to eat?

Is it possible to write "Should" instead of "Shall" in both sentences and does this still sound natural to a native BE speaker? Would there be a difference in meaning with "Should"?

Thanks,

Anna
  

Top answer

Hi, No, you can't replace it with should . Shall is becoming old-fashioned nowadays while used in place of will. For example: This matter shall be discussed later.

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  • Hi, No, you can't replace it with should .
  • Shall is becoming old-fashioned nowadays while used in place of will.
  • For example: This matter shall be discussed later.
  • However, it is still likely to be said in British English.
  • Likewise, it appears to be used on formal occasions rather than on informal ones.
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Hi,

No, you can't replace it with should. Shall is becoming old-fashioned nowadays while used in place of will.

For example: This matter shall be discussed later.

However, it is still likely to be said in British English. Likewise, it appears to be used on formal occasions

rather than on informal ones. Actually, should is used as the
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Hello Regards,

thank you very much for your detailed answer and explanations.Emotion: smile

I have to keep this in mind, because
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