A. You can use I’ll . . . ( = I will) when you offer or decide to do something :
- “My suitcase is very heavy.” “I’ll carry it for you.”
- “I’ll call you tommorow, okay?” “Okay. Bye.”
We often say I think I’ll / I don’t think I’ll . . .when we decide to do something:
- I’m tired. I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.
- It’s a nice day. I think I’ll sit in the sun.
- It’s raining. I don’t think I’ll go out.
Don’t use the simple present (I go/ I call, etc.) in sentences like these:
- I’ll call you tommorow, okay? (not “I call you.”)
- I think i’ll go to bed early. (not “I go to bed.”)
Don’t use I’ll . . . for something you decided before :
- I’m working tommorow. (not “I’ll work.”)
- I’m going to watch TV tonight. (not “I’llwatch.”)
- What are you doing this weekend? (not “whaat will you do”)
See units 20-21
B. Shall I . . . ? / Shall we . . . ?
Shall I / Shall we . . . ? = Do you think this is a good thing to do? Do oyu think this is a good idea?
- It’s warm in this room. Shall I open the window?
- “Shall i call you this evening?” “Okay”
- I’m going to a party tonight. What shall i wear?
- It’s a nice day. Shall we go for a walk?
- Where shall we go for four vacation this year?
- “Let’s go out this evening.” “Okay. What time shall we meet?”
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