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do a test vs take a test

Both 'do a test' and 'take a test' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3697 views

do a test

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of completing or performing a test or examination.

Examples:

I need to do a test to check my knowledge of English grammar.
She always does well on tests.

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I just need to do a test.
To figure out the problem we have to do a test.
First we just have to do a test to determine whether the baby's kidneys are functioning properly.
If you'd let us do a test, we could stop treating you, or you could stop lying.
But... I will do a test with you.
Look, tonight we do a test run.
You can if you do a test for toxoplasmosis.
You'll do a test flight tomorrow.
I had to do a test for Raoul Maxim.
I think you should do a test.
The TV crew is coming to do a test shoot.
But you'll do a test to determine anyway.
At the beginning of every new batch, we do a test run then destroy them.
If your period doesn't start within a week of when it's due, then come in and we'll do a test and you can do a scan.
He works with you and then, in about two months, we do a test show.
I didn't have to do a test or anything.
All right, go ahead, do a test.
We're going to do a test to be sure, but there are certain dangers.
Why don't we do a test to be safe?

Alternatives:

take a test
complete a test
sit for a test
undergo a test
participate in a test

take a test

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of participating in or completing a test or examination.

Examples:

I have to take a test in math tomorrow.
He took the driving test and passed.

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You got to take a test, wait 10 days.
She had to take a test at the Academy.
Each Babylon Idiomas school offers you the possibility to take a test at the end of your course and receive a diploma.
Couldn't I take a test?
It is also very advisable to take a test drive before you buy the motor home.
Then my financial adviser (a.k.a. stockbroker) had me take a test to measure my tolerance for risk.
She asked me if I wanted to take a test. I said no.
I get to take a test based on a 125-page manual.
To find this matter out ask if you can take a test drive.
Thanks to you, the other judges forced micheala to take a test.
If your country does not have such an agreement with Taiwan you can take a test (oral and practical tests).
The board is ordered directly to the fair and take a test can be taken immediately following the course.
Saying that, it's better not to study just to take a test.
Yes you will allowed to drive provided you have a valid license. In some countries you may be required to take a test.
I mean, how many times do I have to take a test to convince myself that I just got shortchanged in the brain department?
On their arrival the students take a test to ascertain their language level. However, please indicate your approximate level here below.
I guess I need to take a test to be a member
With 18 years of age. Do I need to take a test or to obtain an IDL?
This driver's license is also the ID, in case someone asks for it. In California though, the Au Pair will have to take a test to get the California driver's license. So the procedures are very different.
You should take a test.

Alternatives:

do a test
complete a test
sit for a test
undergo a test
participate in a test

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