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Modal auxiliary verb shall
With the first person
With the first person pronouns, shall expresses simple futurity. It is used to talk about the strong possibility or near certainty of an action which is going to take place in the future.
- I shall leave for Canada tomorrow.
- We shall discuss the matter with the principal.
With the second and third person pronouns
Shall, when used with the second and third person pronouns, may express a command.
- You shall not lie. (You are commanded not to lie.)
- He shall obey me.
Sometimes shall is used to make a promise.
- You shall be given a prize if you stand first.
- He shall get a promotion if he finishes the project successfully.
Shall may also express a threat.
- You shall regret this.
- They shall pay for this in due course.
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