Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
to by-pass; to side-step; to evade
section
itemize
fix
circumvent
TOEIC vocab test: Free word games: Online Verbs Game Answer
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Register   Profile   Private messages   Log in 

"say" at the end of some sentences



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Present perfect vs simple past | See movies for the title: What does it mean?
Message Author
"say" at the end of some sentences Thu Jun 15, 2006 21:29 pm  "say" at the end of some sentences
 

Hi

I have often seen "say" at the end of some sentences.
What does it mean?
When is it used?

Thanks

Tom
Tom
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 30 May 2006
Posts: 1961

(let's) say Thu Jun 15, 2006 22:06 pm  (let's) say
 

Say or let's say is used to suggest:

Choose a number -- (let's) say sixteen.

You may have to pay a lot, (let's) say, more than $100.
Conchita
Moderator


Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 2702
Location: Madrid, Spain

In this story you'll learn how to use the English articlesESL lesson plans in 6 funny stories with exercises and answer keyHave you read a good anecdote today? Subscribe to free email English courseEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skills
Display posts from previous:   
Present perfect vs simple past | See movies for the title: What does it mean?
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms "say" at the end of some sentences All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
Meaning of dark-tressed, copper butter, silver sentinelDaily vs. everydayMeaning of "heal to toe"Expressions: off sick / out sickPhrase 'however many times' - is grammatically correct?Expression: To do what you sayExpressions: 'He is like a fool to me', 'He is a fool to me''before I went out' vs 'before I had gone out'Expression: "just got back to my office this AM"Expression: to change dressingWhat does "as many ... do" refer to?Could we use elder as a noun?TV series made in South Korea"we was" instead of "we were"How to use yet?The part of speech of the word "as"Difference in meaning between at GRE and in GRETo pay: 'I pay in cash' vs. 'I pay on cash'"say" at the end of some sentences

Discover English-test.net
Pass an exam (get through, be successful)How many tests?Phrase 'which pupil' (Which pupil speaks English the best?)Repeat again?GMAT verbal word list: Vocabulary Sentences: Example of AdjectivesGMAT prep test: Word games free: Online Adjective GameDefine reverent, estimable, uniform, disinterested, abysmalLearn to speak Mandarin Chinese: Pimsleur Mandarin Chinese, Instant ConversationVerb tense exercise: The BellsGrammar rules for game, devil, market, up, play: English Slang Idioms (313)Norwood audiobook download

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course written by Alan Townend
First name E-mail