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I took an exam today. vs I had an exam today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I took an exam today' implies that the action of taking the exam happened on that day. 'I had an exam today' suggests that the exam was scheduled or planned for that day, but you may or may not have actually taken the exam. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the action of taking the exam or the fact that the exam was on that specific day.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I took an exam today."

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of taking the exam occurred on the same day as the speaker is referring to.

Examples:

  • I took an exam today and it was really challenging.
  • She took an exam today and aced it.
  • They took an exam today and felt relieved afterward.
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... I took an exam today and aced all of it except for the most simplest calculation step. TOPIC. Hi I study at a technical university and I want ...
  • Sep 21, 2023 ... I took an exam today but unfortunately after 2 times of the problem with Vue, after using the Microsoft Learn function (I got a blank screen ...
  • May 5, 2023 ... ... Beautiful_Permit4101. • 1y ago •. Did anything happen? I took an exam today without it and I'm a little worried. Upvote 1. Downvote
  • Feb 13, 2024 ... Ya'll - I took an exam today. I haven't taken an exam in decades. As adjunct faculty, I give exams. I design exams, but nope, haven't taken ...
  • Dec 8, 2019 ... I took an exam today (Dec 07, 2019, with 69/70 scores). At first, I plan to study for one hour a week, but things changed. I had a ton of ...
  • Aug 22, 2016 ... I took an exam today (Symantec 250-513 to be exact), and scored a 72%. The score required to pass was 72%. The results said I've passed but ...
  • Jun 28, 2010 ... I took an exam today. But it turned out to be a bad experience. The exam didn't start on time, started almost 45 minutes after schedule (I ...
  • The purse holding the cash I have to live on until I get paid, my ID, one credit card, and proof I took an exam today. The purse Mom gave me for my eleventh ...

Alternatives:

  • I sat for an exam today.
  • I completed an exam today.
  • I did an exam today.
  • I had an exam today.
  • I sat an exam today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I had an exam today."

This phrase is used to indicate that the exam was scheduled or planned for the same day as the speaker is referring to.

Examples:

  • I had an exam today, but I forgot my calculator.
  • She had an exam today and studied all night for it.
  • They had an exam today and were nervous about it.
  • Nov 16, 2019 ... What is the difference between I had an exam today. and Today was an exam. ? What is the difference between I did the exam. and I made the ...
  • May 31, 2016 ... I had an exam today and slept just 4 hours last night due to stress. I have another exam tomorrow. If I sleep badly again tonight, can I die ...
  • Feb 19, 2020 ... I had an exam today and literally ripped chunks of my nails from the sides of both my index fingers and thumbs due to anxiety.
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... I had an exam today for DP 900. When starting the exam, I did not receive any sort of contact from a proctor, or went through any sort of ...
  • Oct 6, 2021 ... I had an exam today and it was my favorite topic (immunology). I was quite ready, however, something happened. Amidst the test I noticed multiple details I ...
  • so i had an exam today. faerii. 2021/05/23. Follow. had a very important exam today that my life depends on if i want to go to uni. i want to cry [emoji] i hope ...
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... However, I had an exam today that required my presence on campus, so after I finished my test I just thought that I'd stay there instead of ...
  • Nov 24, 2012 ... I had an exam today in C and I was asked a question similar to: What is wrong with this program: for( x = .1 ; x != 1.0 ; x += .1) printf ...
  • Aug 11, 2024 ... Appreciation twt for the anonymous lady I met today: I had an exam today & the lady was incharge of checking the clothes for anything sus.

Alternatives:

  • I took an exam today.
  • I sat for an exam today.
  • I completed an exam today.
  • I did an exam today.
  • I sat an exam today.

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