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Shall you vs Will you

Both 'shall you' and 'will you' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Shall you' is considered more formal and old-fashioned, while 'will you' is more commonly used in modern English. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 575 views

Shall you

'Shall you' is a correct phrase in English, but it is considered more formal and old-fashioned.

It is used to ask about someone's future actions or intentions in a polite or formal way.
  • Shall you come with us to Aunt Philips tonight?
  • Shall you go on with that woman?
  • Shall you carry our treasure away?
  • Shall you and I retire to my study for a few moments?
  • Shall you hire another beast man, Mr Carne?
  • Shall you run and tell Father?
  • Shall you tell him, or shall I?
  • Never again shall you see my face.
  • Never shall you have so humble and silent and faithful a servant.
  • By their children shall you know them.
  • As you are, so shall you remain.
  • And I'm quite confident neither shall you.
  • No longer shall you be my Doctore.
  • Tomorrow shall you know our mind at full.
  • As the butterfly casts off its husk to soar, shall you leave forever this land of the dead.
  • Wither I go, thither shall you go too.
  • Here I sit What shall you eat? - Jalebi
  • Enchanting object of my worthy love, no longer shall you be plagued by doubt.
  • What sort of beasts shall you procure?
  • I trust Sonja with my life and as long as I make command, so shall you.

Alternatives:

  • will you
  • can you
  • could you
  • would you
  • might you

Will you

'Will you' is a correct and commonly used phrase in English.

It is used to ask about someone's future actions or intentions in a more casual or modern way.
  • Will you need a blue-and-white escort?
  • Will you like all your children? Of course not.
  • Will you put the kettle on, Graham, for...
  • Will you like this settlement house?
  • Will you reveal the truth of life.
  • Will you keep quiet? I'm trying to hide.
  • Terry. Will you run that to them crackers.
  • Will you have breakfast with me?
  • Will you show a little compassion?
  • Will you show this gentleman around?
  • Will you share your life with me
  • Will you honor, love, etc...
  • Will you close that door now?
  • Will you face your greatest fears bravely
  • Will you take your powwow somewhere else?
  • Will you and your ladies follow me.
  • Will you excuse me ladies, I have something...
  • Will you see Mrs Anderson to her rooms? - Yes.
  • Will you stay here talking all night?
  • Will you reconsider taking the medicine?

Alternatives:

  • shall you
  • can you
  • could you
  • would you
  • might you

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