shall
gb/ʃˈæl/ us/ʃˈæl/
B1
Anh
~ 200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
formal
B2
relation
1
express future action or intent
Used with 'I' or 'we' to say that something will happen in the future, often in formal situations.
Mẫu sử dụng:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners often use 'shall' for all subjects in casual speech, but in modern English it is rare except in formal contexts or with 'I/we'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
will ('Will' is more common in modern English for most future statements, especially in everyday conversation.)
Từ trái nghĩa
will not (Expresses refusal or lack of intention for something to happen in the future.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
shall be done
|shall not
|shall we
|shall have
|shall go
Chủ đề
law
|formal speech
|plans
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- We shall meet again tomorrow.
- I shall inform you of any changes.
- We shall begin the meeting at noon.
- I shall return before nightfall.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I shall call you tomorrow.
- We shall start the game soon.
- I shall tell you later.
- We shall go to the park.
Động từ
formal
B2
relation
2
express strong determination
Used to show that you are very sure you will do something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
shall + [subject] + [base verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse this use with simple future; here the tone is stronger and more determined.
Từ đồng nghĩa
will certainly (Adds certainty and emphasis similar to 'shall' in determined contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
might (Suggests possibility rather than firm determination.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
I shall never forget
|We shall overcome
|I shall make sure
Chủ đề
promises
|commitments
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- I shall never give up.
- We shall fight for our rights.
- I shall make sure this is done.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I shall help you.
- We shall win the game.
- I shall fix it soon.
Động từ
formal
C1
relation
3
express legal requirement
Used in formal rules or laws to mean that something must happen.
Mẫu sử dụng:
shall + [base verb]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may replace 'shall' with 'will' in legal contexts, which can change the legal force of the statement.
Từ đồng nghĩa
must ('Must' is more common in everyday language; 'shall' is frequent in legal drafting.)
Từ trái nghĩa
may (Indicates permission instead of obligation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
The tenant shall pay rent monthly
|The company shall provide safety equipment
Chủ đề
law
|rules
|business
|communication
Ví dụ
- The contractor shall complete the work by June 1.
- Each party shall keep the information confidential.
- No person shall drive without a valid license.
Ví dụ cho người học
- You shall wear a helmet at all times.
- The school shall provide lunch.
- The driver shall stop at the light.
Động từ
B1
relation
4
make polite offer or suggestion
Used in questions with 'I' or 'we' to ask politely about doing something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Shall + [subject] + [base verb]?
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'will we' instead of 'shall we' for offers, which sounds unnatural in formal English.
Từ đồng nghĩa
should we ('Should we' is slightly less formal and more common in everyday speech.)
Từ trái nghĩa
shouldn't we (Suggests questioning whether it is a good idea not to do something.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
Shall we dance?
|Shall I open the window?
|Shall we begin?
Chủ đề
conversation
|offers
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Shall I carry your bag?
- Shall we start now?
Ví dụ cho người học
- Shall we eat now?
- Shall I help you?
- Shall we play a game?
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
shall
IPA
GB/ʃˈæl/
US/ʃˈæl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
shall (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (shall)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: shall
- Past: should
Họ từ
Forms
should
verb A2
Điểm ngữ pháp nổi bật
- Irregular past: should Verb
Cách diễn đạt
Shall I...?
1/ʃˈæl ˈaɪ ‖/
fixed phrase
polite offer to help or act for someone else
A polite way to ask if someone wants you to do something.
Ví dụ
- Shall I open the window?
- Shall I call a taxi for you?
Shall we?
1/ʃˈæl wˈi ‖/
fixed phrase
polite suggestion to act together
A polite way to ask if you and someone else should do something now.
Ví dụ
- It's getting late. Shall we?
- We've finished dinner. Shall we?