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

"I had an exam this 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.
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  • Apr 25, 2023 ... I had an exam this morning, and I'll have two finals next week, but right now I feel I am in this interim period. Nothing very pressing ...
  • Jun 22, 2017 ... Pool Party (Eggsy Unwin Imagine) A/N: Hi! Sorry this is so short, I had an exam this morning and things have been a bit crazy but I'm going ...
  • May 14, 2004 ... I had an exam this morning, it was actually pretty good. The only thing I'm worried about is that I didn't write enough for it! But other ...
  • Oct 27, 2016 ... I had an exam this morning. Last week the teacher had warned us that her exams are tough; this scared me. I wanted to see what her exams ...
  • Apr 27, 2016 ... I had an exam this morning, one of the questions asked about the truth of the statement. There is a space X such that S1 is homeomorphic to X ...
  • 12 hours ago ... I had an exam this morning and my doctor told me I was bleeding. Since then, I've been spotting brownish/redish color and just recently saw ...

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

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

"I took my exam this 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.
  • Oct 13, 2023 ... Hi guys, I took my exam this morning, Friday October 13th. Has anyone here taken their exam on a Friday and received their results on the ...
  • Jun 10, 2015 ... I took my exam this morning too and got around 140 questions which was stressful! I had almost all priority, a lot of SATA, 1 drag and drop ...
  • May 30, 2024 ... I took my exam this morning also in California. My feelings are the EXACT same as yours. Also shut off at 85 and felt like I was guessing ...
  • Mar 27, 2008 ... Forum Ride Along ... I took my exam this morning and it ended after 68 questions. I already found out I passed-much quicker than expected.
  • Jul 24, 2024 ... I took my exam this morning (7/24) in southern california. I was able to complete the exam but during the submittal process, the system ...
  • Nov 15, 2013 ... After Six months of studying the "Life in the UK" Handbook I took my exam this morning. The test centre gives one 45 minutes to complete the ...
  • I took my exam this morning at 8 am just found out that I passed! I'm so excited! … The entire class and your final definitely prepared me to take the exam ...
  • Apr 26, 2015 ... I took my exam this morning. I got a "congratulations" printout. Ha ha! Just kidding! I got a "wait 6 weeks". Then I stopped ...
  • I took my exam this morning, and I'm happy to have received a preliminary pass on my first try. Many thanks and appreciation to Russ, Rustin, and the team ...
  • I took my Exam this morning and passed! The practice Exam was perfect! It had a lot of the actual test questions on it. I felt the most confident taking a ...

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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