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how was your exam? vs how is your exam?

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'How was your exam?' is used to ask about the past, while 'How is your exam?' asks about the present. The choice between the two phrases depends on if you're asking about the outcome of a completed exam or the current status of an ongoing exam.
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how was your exam?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the outcome of a completed exam.

This phrase is used to inquire about how someone's exam went in the past. It is asking for information about the experience and results of the exam that has already taken place.

Examples:

  • How was your exam yesterday?
  • I hope your exam went well. How was it?
  • How was your exam, Usagi-san?
  • And if you fail your exams?
  • Did you cheat on your exam?
  • Did you take all your exams?
  • Are you prepared for your exams?
  • Are you nervous about your exams?
  • So, what - you wrote this during your exam?
  • So, you want to fail your exams?
  • "You failed in your exam?"
  • And if you get your exams?
  • Okay, now that we're done with the paperwork, are you ready for your exam?
  • An exam? Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle".
  • The Monday night before the Tuesday exam?
  • Are you studying for the entrance exams?
  • How were your high-school entrance exams?
  • You ever fudge an eye exam?
  • How about this year's promotion exam?
  • Did someone score higher than meon the detective's exam?
  • Did you know that Einstein failed his first college entrance exam?
  • I began to prepare for exam?

Alternatives:

  • How did your exam go?
  • How did you find your exam?

how is your exam?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the current status of an ongoing exam.

This phrase is used to inquire about how someone's exam is currently going. It is asking for information about the progress and situation of the exam that is still ongoing.

Examples:

  • How is your exam going so far?
  • I know you're still taking your exam. How is it?
  • And if you fail your exams?
  • Did you cheat on your exam?
  • Did you take all your exams?
  • Are you prepared for your exams?
  • Are you nervous about your exams?
  • So, what - you wrote this during your exam?
  • So, you want to fail your exams?
  • "You failed in your exam?"
  • And if you get your exams?
  • Okay, now that we're done with the paperwork, are you ready for your exam?
  • An exam? Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle".
  • The Monday night before the Tuesday exam?
  • Are you studying for the entrance exams?
  • How were your high-school entrance exams?
  • You ever fudge an eye exam?
  • How about this year's promotion exam?
  • Did someone score higher than meon the detective's exam?
  • Did you know that Einstein failed his first college entrance exam?
  • I began to prepare for exam?
  • Need a volunteer for a practice exam?

Alternatives:

  • How is your exam progressing?
  • How are you finding your exam?

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