Advice On Grammatical Point

[MayLee]

Is it grammatically correct to say "What Say You?" to mean "What Is Your Opinion"? Shouldn't it be phrased as "What Do You Say?" instead? Kindly advise. Thank-you!

[Alan]

Hi,

'What say you' is an old fashioned way of saying: What do you say? and suggests: What do you think? It would only be used in a comical way in conversation.

Alan
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[MayLee]

Thank-you very very much for your answer, Mr. Alan. I appreciate it very very much. Thanks a lot.

[Totolo]

When do you use in and on.e.g I submitted on time or i submitted in time

[Alan]

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Hi,

'On time' suggests 'punctually' and 'in time' suggests that this takes place before the deadline.

If the train arrives on time, that means it arrives at the time stated on the timetable.

If you arrive at the station in time to catch your train, it means that you arrive at the station with enough time spare before the train arrives.

Alan
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[Totolo]

Thank you