Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of shall for suggestions.
- Use shall for suggestions in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Shall for suggestions
Make simple suggestions and offers with shall.
Grammar rules
- Use Shall I for an offer.
- Use Shall we for a suggestion.
Examples
- Shall I carry your bag?
- Shall we go for a walk?
- Shall I open the window?
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
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