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Verbs often confused
397. Shall and May.
Distinguish between:
(a) May I shut the door? and (b) Shall I shut the door?
May I shut the door? Means that I wish the door closed and I ask your permission to shut it. Shall I open the door? Means that I want to know whether you wish the door closed.