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I had an exam this morning vs I took my exam this morning

The phrases are both correct, but they would be used in somewhat dissimilar contexts. 'I had an exam this morning' implies that the exam was scheduled or planned, while 'I took my exam this morning' emphasizes the action of actually completing the exam. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to focus on the event itself or the action of taking the exam.
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Last updated: September 14, 2024

I had an exam this morning

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the exam was scheduled or planned to take place in the morning.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that the exam was on the schedule for the morning hours.

Examples:

  • I had an exam this morning, so I couldn't go out with my friends.
  • She had an exam this morning, but she forgot to study for it.
  • We had an exam this morning, and it was quite challenging.
  • He had an exam this morning, but he overslept and missed it.
  • They had an exam this morning, and they aced it.
  • She missed an exam this morning, And yesterday was my birthday, and she never called.
  • I thought I saw your class in the exam hall, don't you have your Geography exam this morning?
  • I thought I saw your class in the exam hall, don't you have your Geography exam this morning?
  • I had an exam that evening.
  • Nothing, I had an exam and now I'm done.
  • Bart will take his exam first thing tomorrow morning.
  • You said you had an exam.
  • I thought you had an exam next week?
  • And he never had an exam or an M.R.I. after that?
  • I may decide to set an exam this term.
  • Moreover, if a driver follows a voluntary training course without an exam this limit is raised to 4250 kg for both trailer combinations and motor homes.
  • I had to study for an exam.
  • I had coffee with the new US Trade guy this morning.
  • I had my wife killed this morning.
  • I had an espresso this morning, so.
  • Now, I had them this morning...
  • I had a pretty bad accident this morning.
  • I had a good session with my shrink this morning.
  • I had to go in to finish up some stuff this morning.
  • I had a great dream this morning.

Alternatives:

  • I had a test this morning
  • I had a quiz this morning
  • I had a midterm this morning
  • I had a final exam this morning
  • I had a scheduled exam this morning

I took my exam this morning

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the action of completing the exam in the morning.

This phrase emphasizes the action of taking the exam and implies that the exam has been completed in the morning.

Examples:

  • I took my exam this morning, and I think I did well.
  • She took her exam this morning and found it easier than expected.
  • We took our exam this morning, and now we can relax.
  • He took his exam this morning and is relieved that it's over.
  • They took their exam this morning and are waiting for the results.
  • I can't remember if I took my malaria pill this morning.
  • Think I took my pill this morning.
  • I took my son to his cello recital this morning at what turned out to be midnight yesterday!
  • I took my dad last summer.
  • The receptionist took my details this morning.
  • She missed an exam this morning, And yesterday was my birthday, and she never called.
  • I took my scholarship and will graduate from Brown University.
  • I took my inheritance too soon and squandered it.
  • Yes, I took my jog.
  • I took my residency with him.
  • I took my family camping in that.
  • Then I took my rope and tried to hang himself.
  • One afternoon I took my father's bike, a Phoenix 28.
  • I took my lunch break 15 minutes ago.
  • I took my last exam today.
  • I took my time killing my wife.
  • You know, I took my lad to a toy shop.
  • I took my little sister out skateboarding one time.
  • I took my measurements because Captain McGregor and his men... would never return again.
  • I took my pregnancy test in the bathroom at Wrestlemania.

Alternatives:

  • I completed my exam this morning
  • I sat for my exam this morning
  • I did my exam this morning
  • I finished my exam this morning
  • I undertook my exam this morning

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