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I did well in the exam vs I did well on the exam

Both "I did well in the exam" and "I did well on the exam" are correct. The choice between 'in' and 'on' depends on regional preferences and personal style. Both phrases convey the same meaning and are interchangeable in most contexts.

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Last updated: July 23, 2024 • 48439 views

I did well in the exam

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone performed well during the exam. 'In' is used to specify the context where the action took place.

Examples:

I did well in the exam and got a high score.
She always does well in exams because she studies hard.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

Mar 3, 2021 ... I thought I did well in the exam, my time management was great. It was a HUGE shock to see I failed it again. And also a huge headache ...
Feb 21, 2009 ... I did well in the exam, getting an unofficial score of 710, 92% percentil (47Q, 40V). I found the math part very similar to GMATPREP both in ...
Jun 12, 2024 ... I did not feel like I did well in the exam, in fact, I was almost certain I wouldn't pass. I flat out guessed on about 20 questions ...
Apr 1, 2016 ... I did well in the exam in BrE. Which prepositions are suitable for the following situations when we mention the exam we took? Regarding that ...
I am sure that I did well in the exam so how I can't succed. Is there any correction to this exam. 0 Kudos.
Feb 13, 2021 ... I did well in the exam, less well at parties. Twenty-two years later, I was struggling to find an idea for my third novel. A new parent ...
Jan 25, 2021 ... Good day I wrote a Microsoft 70-761 exam today at Netcampus Centurion, South Africa. I feel like I did well in the exam but I however did ...
Aug 8, 2019 ... No. I did well in the exam. I got a high score/grade. Many students did badly. Cross-posted.
Oct 16, 2023 ... I did well in the exam. I feel utterly hopeless. 12 mos. Hena Hajizada. First close all background notifications and delete any screen sharing ...
Jul 10, 2015 ... I did well in the exam and enjoyed the learning process. My French teacher on the other hand, although a good enough teacher, shouted at us ...

Alternatives:

I performed well in the exam.
I excelled in the exam.
I aced the exam.
I succeeded in the exam.
I did great in the exam.

I did well on the exam

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that someone performed well during the exam. 'On' is used to indicate the specific event or occasion.

Examples:

He did well on the exam despite not studying much.
They all did well on the exam and were happy with their results.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

Dec 9, 2022 ... I thought I did well on the exam but I only got a 790 (passing 720). The score card says "meets expectations" for all areas so I don't even know what I lost ...
Sep 28, 2021 ... I even thought I did well on the exam while taking it online via Examity. I would like to understand what I got wrong - is there a way?? No ...
2 days ago ... Then comes the midterm exam, and I study hard every day while getting headaches. I believe I did well on the exam, but my professor stated that ...
May 7, 2010 ... It was really helpful and a big reason I did well on the exam. How effective were your study materials?</p>. wanton May 7, 2010, 8:27pm 123.
It was, and I did well on the exam. But some people like to have an actual paper book, and for the cost I decided it was a good value, so I bought it. This ...
Jul 13, 2014 ... ... I did well on the exam and I am still in denial that I got a 2. I don't want to pay $30 for a rescore because I feel like it would be a ...
Apr 1, 2016 ... I did well on the exam in AmE. I did well in the exam in BrE. Which prepositions are suitable for the following situations when we mention ...
Oct 4, 2021 ... After doing a fresh installation DO NOT upgrade the tools, I am using Metasploit Framework 5 and I did well on the exam. Make sure you are ...
Mar 19, 2019 ... I found the MC to be fair and I did well on the exam. For the simulations, my mind was blown. So much info and thing I wasn't familiar with ...
Jul 13, 2009 ... I did well on the exam. Wakeup time: 4:20 or 4:40 in the morning. I need to get out of my house at 5:45 a.m. to take the J. It's really ...

Alternatives:

I performed well on the exam.
I excelled on the exam.
I aced the exam.
I succeeded on the exam.
I did great on the exam.

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