Shall Modals Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses "shall" to express a strong intention?

• I shall go to the store later.

• Can you shall go to the store?

• She will go to the store.

• They shall to go to the store.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'shall' to express a strong intention is 'I shall go to the store later.'

Choose the sentence where "shall" is used to convey necessity.

• Shall we dance?

• You shall complete your homework before playing.

• I think I shall go for a walk.

• Shall I open the window?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You shall complete your homework before playing' because 'shall' is used to convey necessity in this sentence.

Which sentence incorrectly uses "shall"?

• Shall I help you with that?

• We shall overcome the obstacles.

• They shall not pass.

• He shall plays football on Sundays.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'He shall plays football on Sundays.' incorrectly uses 'shall' because 'plays' should not be used after 'shall'. The correct form is 'He shall play football on Sundays.'

Identify the sentence where "shall" is used to offer a polite suggestion.

• Shall we leave now?

• You shall not tell lies.

• I shall be going to the gym.

• They shall be arriving by noon.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'shall' to offer a polite suggestion is 'Shall we leave now?' as it implies a polite inquiry about leaving.

Which sentence uses "shall" to form a question indicating a future action?

• Shall we go to the cinema tonight?

• You shall clean your room.

• I shall be working late tonight.

• They shall learn the truth.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence that uses 'shall' to form a question indicating a future action is 'Shall we go to the cinema tonight?' as it implies a future plan or intention.

Choose the sentence where "shall" is correctly used to express a formal decision or promise.

• I shall think about it.

• Shall you be quiet?

• We shall meet again.

• Shall they be joining us for dinner?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'We shall meet again' because 'shall' is used to express a formal promise or decision in this sentence.

Which sentence correctly differentiates "shall" from "will" in terms of necessity?

• You will finish your project by tomorrow.

• You shall finish your project by tomorrow.

• I will be happy to assist you.

• I shall be happy to assist you.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You shall finish your project by tomorrow' because 'shall' is used to express a stronger sense of necessity compared to 'will'.

Identify the sentence where "shall" is used incorrectly.

• Shall we begin the meeting?

• You shall respect your elders.

• They shall have been waiting for an hour.

• I shall to prepare dinner tonight.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'I shall to prepare dinner tonight.' is incorrect because 'shall' should be followed by the base form of the verb, not 'to prepare'.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "shall" to express a future action in the first person.

• I shall visit my grandparents next week.

• She shall visit her grandparents next week.

• You shall visit your grandparents next week.

• They shall visit their grandparents next week.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I shall visit my grandparents next week.' 'Shall' is used for future actions in the first person.

Which sentence uses "shall" to make a formal offer of help?

• Shall I carry that for you?

• I shall carry that for you.

• You shall carry that for me.

• They shall carry that for us.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence using 'shall' to make a formal offer of help is 'Shall I carry that for you?' as it is a polite way of offering assistance.