I had an exam today. vs I took exams today

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I had an exam today' implies that you had one specific exam on that day. On the other hand, 'I took exams today' suggests that you took multiple exams on the same day.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I had an exam today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you had a specific exam on a particular day.

This phrase is used to convey that you had a single exam on a specific day.

Examples:

I had an exam today, and it went well.
She told me she had an exam today.
He said he had an exam today, but he forgot to study.
They had an exam today, so they couldn't go out.
We had an exam today, and it was challenging.

Alternatives:

I took an exam today.
I had a test today.
I had a quiz today.
I had an examination today.
I had a midterm today.

I took exams today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you took multiple exams on the same day.

This phrase is used to convey that you took more than one exam on a specific day.

Examples:

I took exams today, and I'm exhausted.
She took exams today, so she couldn't join us.
He said he took exams today, but he found them easy.
They took exams today, and they are relieved it's over.
We took exams today, and it was a long day.

Alternatives:

I had exams today.
I sat for exams today.
I did exams today.
I completed exams today.
I underwent exams today.

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I had an exam today. vs I took exams today