shall
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Pronunciation[change]
- (stressed) IPA (key): /ˈʃæl/, SAMPA: /"S{l/
- (unstressed) IPA (key): /ʃəl/, SAMPA: /S@l/
Audio (US) (file)
Verb[change]
Simple present |
Simple past |
Negative |
- (modal) Shall is usually used to make a suggestion about your own actions.
- Shall I get that for you?
- Shall we go?
- (modal) Shall is also used to ask for advice.
- Where shall I put the plates?
- (modal) Shall is used like will to make a promise.
- We shall send your order immediately.