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English Tip of the Day: 210 shall / will

By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide

Tip of the Day:

shall / will

Usage Tip

'Shall' is rarely if ever used in American English. 'Shall' is still commonly used in British English, even though usage is becoming less common.

Example Sentences

American English: Where will we go? British English: Where shall we go?
British English: I will / shall see you soon. American English: I will see you soon.

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