Hi, Manoj Srivastava: > On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 06:29:33 +0100 (CET), Peter Karlsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > said: > > I think you need a better grammar book. > I shall ... They will. > I will ... They shall. > Don't use a confusing rule when a simpler one will suffice.
The simple rule is that you (used to) use "will" when the subject of the sentence is identical to the person who has the intent, and "shall" otherwise. Disclaimer: If this is utterly wrong, my brain shall lay the blame upon my memory. ;-) -- Matthias Urlichs | {M:U} IT Design @ m-u-it.de | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Disclaimer: The quote was selected randomly. Really. | http://smurf.noris.de - - There are very few original thinkers in the world; the greatest part of those who are called philosophers have adopted the opinions of some who went before them. -- Dugald Stewert