8/8 Verbs easily confused

 

8. Shall vs. Will

• Shall

  • Meaning: Traditionally used to indicate future actions (especially with “I” and “we”) or to make formal promises, offers, or commands.
  • Usage: Often found in legal, formal, or archaic contexts.
  • Example: "We shall overcome the challenges."
  • Tip: In modern everyday use (especially in American English), “shall” is much less common and often replaced by “will.”

• Will

  • Meaning: The standard way to express the future tense in modern English; also used to indicate willingness.
  • Usage: For everyday predictions, promises, and decisions.
  • Example: "I will call you later."
  • Tip: Use “will” in most cases unless a formal or legal tone is required.