Before the exam starts, vs Before exam starts

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Before the exam starts" is more formal and specific, referring to a particular exam that is known or has been previously mentioned. On the other hand, "before exam starts" is more general and can be used in informal situations or when referring to exams in a more general sense.

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Before the exam starts,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific exam that is known or has been previously mentioned. It is more formal and specific.

Examples:

Before the exam starts, make sure you have all the necessary materials.
I always get nervous before the exam starts.

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It is also interesting to observe the rituals of students who are about to graduate and gather in Montenero 100 days before the start of exams.
A-and do some deep breathing before you start an exam.
MAN: Gentlemen, the exam starts in five minutes.
The DELE preparation course will start approximately 4 weeks before the exam date.
You can only sit the exams at the college or university, and they normally take place a few weeks before the start of the semester.
The inscription to the exams is compulsory and available up to 3 working days before the exam (if not otherwise specified).
And just a month before the exam.
Yes, but don't get stoned before the exam.
Application deadline - 7 days before the exam.
The course takes place 4 weeks before the exam.
8 weeks before the date of the exam.
Then it skipped ahead the hours before the exam.
In Fusion, you can rest before the exam.
Two sets of mock exams before the exam.
It's recommended that you take an antibiotic prophylaxis for three days before the exam.
The last two days before the exam are devoted to guided self-study.
I remember the day before the exams!
Expert tip: Try reading some books, newspapers, or blogs in English before the exam.
I was in this office like a half hour answering questions before the exam even started.
It is a remake of the 2006 Italian film "Notte prima degli esami" ("Night Before the Exams") written and directed by Fausto Brizzi.

Alternatives:

Before the exam begins,
Prior to the exam starting,
Before the examination starts,
Before the test starts,
Before the assessment starts,

Before exam starts

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal contexts or when referring to exams in a general sense.

This phrase is more general and can be used in informal situations or when referring to exams in a more general sense.

Examples:

I like to review my notes before exam starts.
Before exam starts, it's important to get a good night's sleep.

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A-and do some deep breathing before you start an exam.
It is also interesting to observe the rituals of students who are about to graduate and gather in Montenero 100 days before the start of exams.
MAN: Gentlemen, the exam starts in five minutes.
That thing you do with books before exams...
The night before exams is weird.
Before exams, they play around and watch TV.
Registration by Aulaweb, mandatory at least three days before exam.
3 years ago, the pizza your brother had the night before exams was good luck.
Come back a month before exams, and we'll go over it together.
We've still got... five days before exams, kids.
Which did not prevent me from obtaining very good marks despite my policy of not handing in work and the lack of studying before exams.
I was fine with it before exams, but now that everyone else in our class is locked away in their apartments, studying, we're falling behind, working as free labor.
In 2007, he played in Night Before Exams - Today by Fausto Brizzi and SMS - In disguise by Vincenzo Salemme, with whom he collaborated in the following year in No problem.
I WAS FINE WITH IT BEFORE EXAMS, BUT NOW THAT EVERYONE ELSE IN OUR CLASS IS LOCKED AWAY IN THEIR APARTMENTS, STUDYING, WE'RE FALLING BEHIND, WORKING AS FREE LABOR.
The DELE preparation course will start approximately 4 weeks before the exam date.
Exam fees not included Your EC experience starts long before your first day at school.
You can only sit the exams at the college or university, and they normally take place a few weeks before the start of the semester.
Start work at least a week before an exam; and consider just studying continuously throughout the quarter if you feel like you need to.
Information on OSD-exams: 2 weeks before course start of our exam preparation course, we organise a free lecture and present available exams, their levels and their advantages and help you choose the best suitable exam for your needs and ambitions.
After my final exams, i would like to go to medical university, but before I start it I would like to collect some experience and advanture and try out myself as an Au Pair.

Alternatives:

Before the exam starts,
Prior to the exam starting,
Before the examination starts,
Before the test starts,
Before the assessment starts,

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