Does anyone still use the word "shall" in spoken English?

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Thereasa Joe

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Yes, but "shall" is rarely used in everyday spoken English, mostly in formal contexts or British English.
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Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for all but the most...
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Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for all but the most formal writing in US English. read less
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Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for all but the most formal writing in US E...
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Renu sundriyal Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for...
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Renu sundriyal Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for all but the most formal writing in US English. read less
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Yes I shall come tomorrow
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Renu sundriyal Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for...
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Renu sundriyal Some people still make the attempt to use “shall” and “will” as set forth in traditional grammar books. For the most part, however, speakers of US English don't make the distinction unless they have been trained to make it. In addition, it sounds too formal for all but the most formal writing in US English read less
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Yes
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Yes many uses still shall in spoken,shall show that it should be done.amd also shall use in confirmation
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Yes Example - asking for confirmation What time shall I come ?
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