Asked by rfvv

1. He will go to Chicago.
2. He is going to go to Chicago.
3. He shall go to Chicago.
4. I will make him go to Chicago.
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Does #1 mean #2? Does #3 mean #4?
Answered by Bonnie Key
Hello, rfvv. When #1 says "He WILL go to Chicago," it is a future tense. He is going to be going to Chicago. #2 says "He is going to go to Chicago." When #2 said, "is going to be going," they mean he will be going to Chicago. Therefore, questions #1 & #2 mean the same thing.

#3 says "He SHALL go to Chicago." The definition of "shall" is "(in the first person) expressing the future tense." #3 means the same thing as #1 & #2.

#4 says "I will make him go to Chicago." This sentence basically means that someone will be taking him with them. This doesn't quite align with #3.

So, yes. #1 & #2 mean the same thing.

#3 & #4, not so much.


I hope this helps! ^-^
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, 1 and 2 are saying the same thing.

3 is almost the same thing, but with stronger intent.
http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2013/09/will-versus-shall/

4 is a whole different thing! It means you will force him to go ...
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