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Shall - Suggestions in English

Shall we ... is a form which we use as a suggestion. We suggest the person to do something.


How to use:

Situation:  You see an old woman is carrying heavy bags.
Your suggestion: Shall I help you carry your bags?

Situation:  Your students are very bored.
Your suggestion: Shall we take a 15 minute break?


Note: We only use "shall" form with "I and we" subjects.


Example Sentences:

• A: I'm cold.

  B: Shall I close this window?

• A: I am too tired to cook.

B: Shall we go to a restaurant?

• Shall we go out for dinner tonight?

• Shall I pour some tea?

• Shall we eat Chinese tonight?

• Shall I pick the children up from school today?