Name the verbs, and tell what time each expresses.

Which verbs have subjects in the first person? What word helps to announce the future action in those sentences?

What is the subject of the third verb? Of the fourth? What word helps to announce the future action in the second person and the third?

Use shall in the first person, to announce future action. Use will in the second and the third person, to announce future action.

Name the subject of the first verb. Of the second verb. What auxiliary verb is used in each question?

Use shall in the first person, to ask a question.

WRITTEN EXERCISES.

I.

Copy the sentences below, filling the blanks with shall or will:

I. I

see your father next week.

2. If the next house takes fire, the whole block

burn.

Write five sentences, using shall, to announce future action. Example. We shall finish the work soon.

III.

Write five sentences, using will, to announce future action.
You will find the climate delightful.

Example.

IV.

Use I or we in five questions about future actions.

Mention the verb in each sentence, and name its subject.

In the first sentence the speaker either promises not to go, or expresses his determination not to go. In the second sentence what does the speaker do?

Use will in the first person, to make a promise, or to express the determination of the speaker.

1. You shall not open the box.

2. The children shall have a Christmas tree.

What does the speaker state in the first sentence? Upon whose will is the opening of the box to depend?

What is promised in the second sentence? Upon whose will does the children's having a Christmas tree depend?

What verb helps to announce these future actions?

Use shall in the second and the third person, to make a promise, or to express the determination of the speaker.

Read the following sentences, state the uses of the verbs printed in Italics, and tell why will or shall is used in each case :—

I. The message will be delivered this afternoon. 2. I shall take pleasure in looking at your work. 3. I will return the book to-morrow.

4. He shall not enter this room.

5. I shall go to the city to-morrow, and I will do your errands.

6. You shall not be annoyed in this way again.

7. I shall be away when you arrive.

8. I will write the names.

WRITTEN EXERCISES.

I.

Write five sentences, using will to make a promise.
Example. - I will show you a rare coin.

II.

Write five sentences, using will to express the determination of

the speaker.

Example. — I will not engage in such work.

III.

Write five sentences, using shall to express future action dependent on the will of the speaker.

Should and would are, in corresponding cases, used in the same manner as shall and will; thus, —

I.

1. I shall be pleased to see you.
2. I should be pleased to see you.
3. You will enjoy the music.
4. You would enjoy the music.

5. He will be surprised at the result.
6. He would be surprised at the result.

II.

I. I will not sign the paper.

2. I would not sign the paper.

3. You shall not go if I can prevent it.

4. You should not go if I could prevent it.

5. He shall be rewarded.

6. He should be rewarded.

WRITTEN EXERCISE.

Copy the following sentences, substituting should and would for shall and will. Make such other changes as may be neces

sary:

I. I shall be glad to assist you.

2. We shall find it a difficult task.

3. I shall be obliged to leave the city before the day of the exercises.

4. He will be warmly received.

5. You will find the building too small for the purpose.

6. We shall never see him again.

7. I will attend the meeting, if I am in the city.

8. You will be responsible for her action.

9. It will be difficult to find a person who will suit us. 10. He thinks the climate will do you good.

LESSON LXXII.

LEARN AND TEACH.

1. He taught the child to sing.

2. Clara learned her lesson quickly.

What is the meaning of taught? Of learned? Of what verb is taught a form? Of what verb is learned a form? Which of these verbs means to give instruction? Which one means to receive instruction?