Both<\/strong> will and shall<\/strong> are modal verbs<\/strong> used to talk about the future<\/strong>. Traditionally, there was a distinction between them, but nowadays, will<\/strong> is more commonly used, especially in American English. However, shall<\/strong> is still found in formal language<\/strong> and certain expressions.<\/p>\n Will<\/strong> is used with the base form<\/strong> of the verb. It does not<\/strong> change for different subjects.<\/p>\n She<\/span> will<\/span> travel<\/span> to Spain next summer.<\/b><\/p>\n She<\/span> will<\/span> not<\/span> travel<\/span> to Spain next summer.<\/b><\/p>\n Will<\/span> she<\/span> travel<\/span> to Spain next summer?<\/b><\/p>\n Shall<\/strong> is also used with the base form<\/strong> of the verb. It is less common today but is still used in formal contexts<\/strong> and British English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We<\/span> shall<\/span> meet<\/span> again soon.<\/b><\/p>\n We<\/span> shall<\/span> not (shan’t)<\/span> be<\/span> late.<\/b><\/p>\n Shall<\/span> we<\/span> go<\/span> for a walk?<\/b><\/p>\n I will<\/strong> call you later.<\/td>\n I shall<\/strong> call you later. (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n I won\u2019t<\/strong> be late.<\/td>\n I shan\u2019t<\/strong> be late. (formal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Will<\/strong> you help me?<\/td>\n Shall<\/strong> I help you?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n I will<\/strong> start a new course.<\/td>\n The course shall<\/strong> begin on Monday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n I will<\/strong> always be there for you.<\/td>\n You shall<\/strong> receive your payment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n I will<\/strong> have a coffee.<\/td>\n Shall<\/strong> we have coffee?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Will<\/strong> you open the window?<\/td>\n Shall<\/strong> I open the window?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n If you study, you will<\/strong> pass.<\/td>\n Employees shall<\/strong> follow company rules.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u2714 Future plans \u2714 Decisions made at the moment \u2714 Requests \u2714 Promises \u2714 First conditionalWILL<\/h2>\n
Affirmative<\/h4>\n
Subject<\/span> + will<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
Negative<\/h4>\n
Subject<\/span> + will<\/span> + not<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
Question<\/h4>\n
Will<\/span> + subject<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
When Do We Use \u201cWill\u201d?<\/h3>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Predictions and Assumptions<\/h4>\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Talking About the Future<\/h4>\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Decisions Made at the Moment of Speaking<\/h4>\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Requests<\/h4>\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Promises<\/h4>\n
6\ufe0f\u20e3 First Conditional Sentences<\/h4>\n
\nSHALL<\/h2>\n
Affirmative<\/h4>\n
Subject<\/span> + shall<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
Negative<\/h4>\n
Subject<\/span> + shall<\/span> + not (shan’t)<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
Question<\/h4>\n
Shall<\/span> + subject<\/span> + base verb<\/span> + rest of the sentence<\/h5>\n
When Do We Use \u201cShall\u201d?<\/h3>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 Making Offers<\/h4>\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3 Making Suggestions<\/h4>\n
3\ufe0f\u20e3 Formal Promises and Declarations<\/h4>\n
4\ufe0f\u20e3 Talking About the Future (Formal Use)<\/h4>\n
5\ufe0f\u20e3 Expressing Legal or Official Obligations<\/h4>\n
\nWill vs. Shall – Comparison Table<\/h2>\n
\n\n
\n \n WILL<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n
<\/th>\n \n SHALL<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n
<\/tr>\n \n \n Affirmative<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Subject + will + base verb<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Subject + shall + base verb<\/h5>\n
\n \n Negative<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Subject + will not (won\u2019t) + base verb<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Subject + shall not (shan\u2019t) + base verb<\/h5>\n
\n \n Question<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Will + subject + base verb?<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Shall + subject + base verb?<\/h5>\n
\n \n Usage<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n \n Used for general future statements<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Used for formal future statements<\/h5>\n
\n \n Used for promises<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Used for formal commitments<\/h5>\n
\n \n Used for spontaneous decisions<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Used for polite suggestions<\/h5>\n
\n \n Used for requests<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Used for offers<\/h5>\n
\n \n Used in the first conditional<\/h5>\n
<\/td>\n \n Used for legal obligations<\/h5>\n
Summary of Key Differences<\/h5>\n
\n(It will be sunny tomorrow.)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(We will travel next year.)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(I\u2019ll take the blue one.)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(Will you help me?)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(I will always support you.)<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n(If you eat too much, you will feel sick.)<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n(Shall I bring you some coffee?)<\/strong><\/p>\n