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have to retake the exam vs have to re-take the exam

Both "have to retake the exam" and "have to re-take the exam" are correct, but the hyphenated version is more commonly used in formal or academic writing. In everyday language, the non-hyphenated version is also acceptable.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

have to retake the exam

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to indicate the necessity of taking an exam again.

Alternatives:

  • need to retake the exam
  • must retake the exam
  • should retake the exam
  • have to retake the test

have to re-take the exam

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in formal or academic writing.

This phrase is used to indicate the necessity of taking an exam again, especially in formal contexts.

Alternatives:

  • need to re-take the exam
  • must re-take the exam
  • should re-take the exam
  • have to re-take the test

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