LL-L "Grammar" 2004.10.06 (05) [E]

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From: Ruth & Mark Dreyer <mrdreyer at lantic.net>
Subject: LL-L "Grammar" 2004.10.04 (01) [E]

Dear Gabriele, Ron, & All,

Subject: LL-L "Grammar" 2004.10.03 (04) [E]

Further on the usages & abusages of "shall" & "will".

> I was taught to use 'will' & 'won't' in the context of intent, as in,
'Will
> you have another cup of tea?" & "I won't impose, but thank you!"
> 'Shall' & 'shan't' on the other hand apply in cases where will is not an
> issue. "I shall have to go home early." & "You shan't, though!"
> Only in the cases of 'I'd', 'you'd', 'they'd' & 'I'll, 'you'll', they'll'
> does the distinction pass away.
> "I'll be seeing you," "You'll have to try again," "They'll come tomorrow."
&
> "I'd like to be!" "you'd have to bend."
> "They'd refuse."

This distinction is illuminated by the sentences, "I should go to Church
this Sunday, but I won't." & "He will play cards for money, though he
shouldn't." Any bets on what eventually happens in either case? See; both
forms are necessary, & may even be necessary in the same sentence. They
carry different meaning.

Yrs,
Mark

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From: sam s claire <gamlhs at juno.com>
Subject: LL-L "Grammar" 2004.10.05 (01) [E]

Bill:  My obvious interpretation of "dassn't" is "dare not."
Is that right?

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