how to test extension of file

From: dada (usenetdada_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 04/18/04 

Date: 18 Apr 2004 01:33:21 -0700

hi,

i just wanted to know whether the "test" command has
an option for testing the extension of file.
i wanted to know if $x is of the form *.swp
where $x has the filename.

i know there is a way like
for i in *.swp
etc etc
but i want to test only for a particular file
thanks.

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