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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?
  • May 15, 2017 ... How do I ask someone "how was your exam?" without sounding nosy? 11 Answers. Recommended.
  • Nov 11, 2023 ... How was your exam? Level 1 material. People who gave the exam today, was the real exam similar to the CFAI mocks? Upvote 42. Downvote
  • Jun 17, 2018 ... How was your exam” and “How did your exam go” are correct. “What was your exam” is incorrect. The exam was an exam.
  • Nov 9, 2018 ... "How was your exam?" is fine. 'Could you do it?' is also fine. You could also ask 'How did you get on in the exam?' All the best.
  • Aug 30, 2021 ... August candidates, how was your exam? General information. It seems a substantial amount of candidates have something good to say about the ...
  • Oct 29, 2015 ... 'How was your exam?' or 'How was the exam?' is fine. Otherwise, 'Have you had your exam?' (or similar) would work.
  • Mar 28, 2015 ... Well imagine as if you've never written an exam, that's what I do. Seriously!, just if your friends ask you like "hey dude how was your exam?", ...
  • Jun 2, 2008 ... Or you could use 'How was your exam?', 'How did you do on your exam?' etc, like Kanya22 suggested. hem_dinesh. Senior Member. india.
  • 2 days ago ... Your Friend: how was your Exam Today Boi? Reply:
  • Dec 3, 2021 ... Originally Answered: How was your exam of the SSC CGL Tier 1 on the 4th of March 2020? ·. It was repeatation of history for me as I had faced ...

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?
  • Jun 17, 2018 ...How is your exam going?” Would be correct. Soon as you have more than one? Are is correct. “How are your exams going?” Upvote ·. 94.
  • Feb 15, 2018 ... r/optometry - How is your exam room set-up? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and ...
  • Feb 4, 2023 ... If you had one exam? “How is your exam going?” Would be correct. Soon as you have more than one?
  • Jan 22, 2020 ... B: How is your exam period ? A: So since I attend my school I have exam period all the time. Lots of learning. B: My exam period is quite ...
  • How is your exam session going? Cast your vote ... We are starting the last week of the examination session at Maria Curie - Skłodowska University in Lublin. How ...
  • By the way, how is your exam prep going, Sanzo-kun? "...There's an exam?" I haven't really started. Huh...? Really? That's surprising. You must be very ...
  • How is your exam program/organization working to define, build, and sustain the experience your candidates have come to expect? How are you ensuring your ...
  • How is your Exam Preparation going? ✓ Compare homework, lecture notes, and book notes for each topic. ✓ Work new problems, not just what's assigned ...
  • Studying for the remaining parts now, dont know why I am totally on Nairaland. So for CPAs how is your exam going. For Chartered Accountants in Nigeria how is ...
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Alternatives:

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

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