shall

present (v1)

shall

past (v2)

should

3rd person singular

shall

1. 1.Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

   • I hope that we shall win the game.
   • I shall sing in the choir tomorrow.
   • A woman shall not be disqualified by sex or marriage for being elected to or sitting or voting as a Member of the Commons House of Parliament.

2. 2.Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

   • Things haven't turned out as I intended they should, but I still intend that you shall take over the business.
   • A woman shall not be disqualified by sex or marriage for being elected to or sitting or voting as a Member of the Commons House of Parliament.

3. 3.Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

   • I'll hold that for you, shall I?
   • Shall we see you before you set out?
   • What shall I do? Shall I give you a hand?

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