I am determined that my son WILL go to the school of my choice! or I am determined that my son SHALL go to the school of my choice!
Please give reasons why your choice of word is correct
Thanks!
2007-06-28 22:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by sally b 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Grammar is not the issue. While there is a difference between the words "shall" and "will," in your sentence neither is needed:
"I am determined that my son go to the school of my choice!"
The inclusion of either "shall" or "will" detracts from the forcefulness of your declaration.
2007-07-02 18:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by Wordsmythe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although everyday usage often confuses them, "will" refers to your intention, what you want to do, whereas "shall" refers to what is actually going to happen. So, in your question, "shall" is the correct word, because "my son shall go to the school ..." is the actual future you are determined to make happen. If you said "I am determined that my son will go ..." that would, technically speaking, mean that you were determined to make your son want to go to the school of your choice (not a bad idea, though). In everyday spoken English, as I said, you will find the two words are often used interchangeably, and "shall" seems to be fading out.
2007-06-29 05:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in the USA, we've pretty well gotten rid of the word, "shall." So maybe someone from the other side of the planet will chime in. I did think that the word was used with I and we, not with third person, but there is also some deal about using shall when you insist upon something, as in your example. That's all the help I can give...sorry.
Oh..just saw this on wikipedia...maybe it helps:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shall
2007-06-29 05:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Insanity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋