I got an A in Science. vs I got an A on Science

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I got an A in science' is used when referring to the grade received in a subject, while 'I got an A on science' is used when referring to a specific test or assignment within the subject of science.

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I got an A in Science.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the grade received in a subject.

This phrase is used to indicate the grade received in a particular subject, in this case, science.

Examples:

I got an A in science last semester.
She always gets A's in science.
He was thrilled to get an A in science.
They both got A's in science.
Did you hear? John got an A in science!

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Expresses amazement to something unexpected, both good and bad. "Look out for that deer!" "DICK IN ASS" "DICK IN ASS... I GOT AN 'A' IN SCIENCE.".
Everybody is good at something and I'm good at science. Really try hard. Oh boy! I got an A in science. Can you make a difference? Keep trying. Science Rocks!
I got an "A" in Science. - In Science, yeah? What you studyin'? - Oh, cells or somethin'. - Cells? Yeah, me too. - So, this is our building. - Right here? Yeah.
I had another mock test and I got the results last week, I found out that I got an A in Science. (i was tested on B4,B5,P4,P5 And C4) I dont know ...

Alternatives:

I received an A in science.
I achieved an A in science.
I earned an A in science.
I scored an A in science.
I got top marks in science.

I got an A on Science

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific test or assignment within the subject of science.

This phrase is used to indicate the grade received on a particular test or assignment related to the subject of science.

Examples:

I got an A on the science midterm.
She got an A on the chemistry quiz.
He was surprised to get an A on the science project.
They both got A's on the science test.
Did you hear? John got an A on the science exam!

Alternatives:

I received an A on the science test.
I achieved an A on the science assignment.
I earned an A on the science quiz.
I scored an A on the science project.
I did well on the science exam and got an A.

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I got an A in Science. vs I got an A on Science