modals: special difficulties (6)

6.- QUESTIONS WITH SHALL OR WILL

· Use shall for questions that suggest sth, or ask for instructions or for the hearer’s agreement about sth.

shall we dance? ¿bailamos?

shall I walk the dog? ¿saco a pasear al perro?

shall I call a taxi? ¿llamo un taxi?

· Use will for polite requests or invitations:

will you please help me? ¿quiere ayudarme, por favor?

will you have another drink? ¿quieres tomar otra copa?

Practice-6

Complete the following questions with shall or will as required

a.- .................. I make some coffee?

b.- .................. you pass me the salt please?

c.- .................. we play cards?

d.- .................. you join me for lunch?

KEY TO PRACTICE -6

a- shall; b- will; c- shall; d- will