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, say vs , says

Both ", say" and ", says" are not correct constructions in English. The correct form depends on the subject of the sentence. Use ", say" with plural subjects (e.g., "They say...") and ", says" with singular subjects (e.g., "He says...").

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 989 views

, say

This is not a correct construction in English.

Use ", say" with plural subjects, such as "They say...".
  • Someone, say, like their Divisional Director.
  • Now we never made it past, say, here.
  • Beyond that, say anything you want.
  • Dad, say something, please.
  • Lian-chu, say goodbye, were disturbing the man.
  • Take your money, represented by, say, these jelly beans...
  • I can be, say, your grandfather.
  • Establishing a-a demarcation line of, say, 500 miles from the Cuban mainland.
  • Samantha, say something, anything.
  • Like comparing Pinocchio to, say, X-Men.
  • Betty, say something, please.
  • 'Franky, say something, please.
  • You'd have to be, say, a scientist.
  • This problem might have an answer of, say, 4.
  • Edu, say something, too.
  • If the court could grant an adjournment of, say, two days...
  • Palomares, say something, please.
  • Go on, say something, please.
  • Henry, say something, toss the ball.
  • Consider the residuals in, say, RA.

, says

This is not a correct construction in English.

Use ", says" with singular subjects, such as "He says...".
  • Antonyms for says. request · deny · disclaim ... More words related to says. answer ... Twenty years ago, that ratio was exactly reversed, he says. Yahoo says it is ...
  • what a person says or has to say. 14. the right or opportunity to speak, decide, or exercise influence: to have one's say in choosing the candidate. 15. a turn to ...
  • v. said (sĕd), say·ing, says (sĕz). v.tr. 1. To utter aloud; pronounce: The children said, "Good morning." 2. To express in words: Say what's on your mind. 3. a.
  • Says line lg · What Has PM Najib Razak Been ... Slow Internet Result Of Your Own Stinginess, Communications And Multimedia Minister Says. by Tang Ruxyn.

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