What is the difference between will and shall?

What is the difference between will and shall?

As a general rule, use ‘will’ for affirmative and negative sentences about the future. Use ‘will’ for requests too. If you want to make an offer or suggestion with I/we, use ‘shall’ in the question form. For very formal statements, especially to describe obligations, use ‘shall’.

Where should we use would?

would is the past tense form of will. Because it is a past tense, it is used: to talk about the past. to talk about hypotheses (when we imagine something)

Can past or future?

The use of ‘could’, ‘would’, or ‘will be’ all imply future tense. The past tense version would be: “You could not have made me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who could have made you so.”

Is could a past tense?

Could is used as the past tense of can when it means that someone had the ability to do something, or that something was possible: The Roman army could march 30 miles in a day.

Could you please vs Can you please?

If taken literally, “Can you” is equivalent to asking the person if they’re capable of doing something. “Could you”, on the other hand, implies that the action can be completed under some circumstances by the person. The usage of can you is idiomatic, and hence, is more popular used phrase of the two.

Can you please vs Can you?

Both are correct. The first is more direct, and the second is more polite. Could you please . . . gives slightly more room for refusal than Can you please . . .

Would you be kind as to?

Would you be so kind as to… This phrase makes you sound almost sarcastic, as if you think the other person is likely to refuse your request. In business, a person doesn’t need to be “kind” to do something: it’s generally their job!

Will you be kind enough meaning?

—used to make a request Would you be kind enough to show me the way?

How do you say politely waiting for your reply?

7 Alternatives to “I Look Forward to Hearing From You”

1. 1 Use a call-to-action.
2. 2 I’m eager to receive your feedback.
3. 3 I appreciate your quick response.
4. 4 Always happy to hear from you.
5. 5 Keep me informed . . .
6. 6 I await your immediate response.
7. 7 Write soon!

What can I say instead of looking forward?

Formal:

• I anticipate …
• I await the opportunity to …
• I fondly anticipate …
• I’m eagerly anticipating …
• Your prompt reply would be appreciated.
• I await … with great expectation.
• I have high expectations of …
• I hope to … very soon.