Introduction to “Shall Be”
The modal verb construction “shall be” is a formal expression used primarily in legal documents, official announcements, and future predictions with certainty. Unlike “will be” which is more common in everyday speech, “shall be” carries a sense of obligation, inevitability, or strong future certainty. This comprehensive guide covers its meaning, grammatical rules, usage with Hindi translations, and practice exercises.
Table of Contents
- Meaning & Usage of “Shall Be”
- Grammatical Rules & Structures
- 10 Examples with Hindi Translations (Table Format)
- “Shall Be” vs “Will Be” – Key Differences
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Practice Exercises (Test Questions)
- Conclusion
1. Meaning & Usage of “Shall Be”
“Shall be” is used to express:
- Strong future certainty (निश्चित भविष्य)
Example: The meeting shall be held tomorrow. (बैठक कल आयोजित की जाएगी।) - Legal obligations (कानूनी बाध्यता)
Example: All fees shall be paid in advance. (सभी फीस अग्रिम भुगतान की जाएगी।) - Formal commands (आधिकारिक आदेश)
Example: You shall be present at 9 AM. (आपको सुबह 9 बजे उपस्थित होना होगा।)
2. Grammatical Rules & Structures
Sentence Formation with “Shall Be”
| Sentence Type | Structure | Example | Hindi Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Subject + shall be + adjective/noun/past participle | The results shall be declared soon. | परिणाम जल्द घोषित किए जाएंगे। |
| Negative | Subject + shall not be + adjective/noun/past participle | You shall not be allowed. | आपको अनुमति नहीं दी जाएगी। |
| Interrogative | Shall + subject + be + adjective/noun/past participle? | Shall I be informed? | क्या मुझे सूचित किया जाएगा? |
3. 10 Examples with Hindi Translations
| S.No | English Example | Hindi Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The payment shall be made within 7 days. | भुगतान 7 दिनों के भीतर किया जाएगा। |
| 2 | All candidates shall be present for verification. | सभी उम्मीदवार सत्यापन के लिए उपस्थित होंगे। |
| 3 | The contract shall be terminated if violated. | अनुबंध भंग होने पर समाप्त किया जाएगा। |
| 4 | The chief guest shall be arriving at 5 PM. | मुख्य अतिथि शाम 5 बजे पहुंचेंगे। |
| 5 | The decision shall be final. | निर्णय अंतिम होगा। |
| 6 | The documents shall be submitted by Friday. | दस्तावेज़ शुक्रवार तक जमा किए जाएंगे। |
| 7 | The room shall be cleaned daily. | कमरे की रोज सफाई की जाएगी। |
| 8 | No changes shall be made after submission. | जमा करने के बाद कोई बदलाव नहीं किया जाएगा। |
| 9 | The report shall be ready by tomorrow. | रिपोर्ट कल तक तैयार होगी। |
| 10 | You shall be punished if rules are broken. | नियम तोड़ने पर आपको दंडित किया जाएगा। |
4. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Incorrect: He shall be comes tomorrow.
Correct: He shall be coming tomorrow.
Incorrect: Shall be we ready? Correct: Shall we be ready?
Incorrect: The payment shall be pay today. Correct: The payment shall be paid today.
5. Practice Exercises (Test Questions)
Section 1: Fill in the Blanks
- The agreement __________ signed by both parties.
- All participants __________ present at 8 AM sharp.
- __________ the books be returned by Monday?
- No food __________ allowed in the library.
- The construction __________ completed by December.
Section 2: Translate into Hindi
- The notice shall be displayed publicly.
- Shall I be given a copy of the report?
- The gates shall be locked at midnight.
- All rules shall be followed strictly.
- The payment shall be made in cash.
Section 3: Rewrite Using “Shall Be”
- The manager will announce the results.
- Are we required to submit the files?
- The class will start at 10 AM.
- You must complete the work today.
- The train will arrive on platform 3.
6. Conclusion
“Shall be” is a powerful modal construction used in legal, official, and highly certain future contexts. Its proper usage demonstrates command of formal English. Practice regularly with the examples and exercises to master this advanced grammar structure.
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