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I had an exam in vs I had an exam on

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had an exam in' is used when referring to a specific month or time period, while 'I had an exam on' is used when referring to a specific date or day of the week.

Last updated: March 08, 2024

I had an exam in

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific month or time period.

Use 'I had an exam in' when you want to specify the month or time period during which the exam took place.

Examples:

  • I had an exam in December.
  • I had an exam in the morning.

Alternatives:

  • I had an exam during the summer.
  • I had an exam in the afternoon.

I had an exam on

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific date or day of the week.

Use 'I had an exam on' when you want to specify the exact date or day of the week when the exam took place.

Examples:

  • I had an exam on Monday.
  • I had an exam on the 15th of May.

Alternatives:

  • I had an exam on the 3rd of June.
  • I had an exam on a Friday.

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