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Will is one of the most useful words in English. We use it to talk about the future, make predictions, offers, and promises. Shall is used in a smaller number of situations, mainly for offers and suggestions. 🎯
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | subject + will + base verb | I will call you tomorrow. |
| Contraction | subject + 'll + base verb | I'll call you tomorrow. |
| Negative | subject + won't + base verb | She won't be late. |
| Question | Will + subject + base verb? | Will you be there? |
| Short answers | Yes, I will. / No, I won't. | Will she come? Yes, she will. |
| Use | Example |
|---|---|
| Predictions about the future | I think it will rain tomorrow. |
| Promises | I won't tell anyone. I promise. |
| Offers (I'll...) | That looks heavy. I'll carry it for you. |
| Instant decisions | A: We have no milk. B: Don't worry, I'll buy some. |
We use Shall I...? to offer to do something for someone, and Shall we...? to suggest doing something together:
Will is often used after these expressions:
| ✅ Correct | ❌ Wrong |
|---|---|
| She will come tomorrow. | She will comes tomorrow. (no -s after will) |
| I won't tell anyone. | I willn't tell anyone. (wrong negative form) |
| Will you help me? | Do you will help me? (no do/does with will) |
| Shall we go? | Shall we to go? (no 'to' after shall) |
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