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in exams vs on exams

Both "in exams" and "on exams" are commonly used prepositions in English, but they are used in different contexts. "In exams" is used to refer to being inside the exam room or taking the exam itself, while "on exams" is used to refer to the topic or content covered in the exam.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1583 views

in exams

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "in exams" when referring to being inside the exam room or taking the exam itself.

Examples:

I did well in exams last semester.
She always gets nervous in exams.
Students are not allowed to talk in exams.
He is currently in exams and will be back next week.
The atmosphere in exams can be quite stressful.

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Now I'm not for one minute suggesting it's the only kind of question that should be asked in exams, but I think it's a very important type that right now just gets completely ignored and is critical for people's real understanding.
Surely God isn't helping pupils in exams?
And one of the reasons it's so important - so it's very important to get computers in exams.
In the end, if we test everyone by hand in exams, it's kind of hard to get the curricula changed to a point where they can use computers during the semesters.
And nearly all schools taught pupils only those narrow facts they would need to answer in exams, and so would help the schools rise up the league tables.
He's in Exam 3 reducing a shoulder.
Set up a morgue in exam room two.
Patient for you in exam three.
Dr. Thackery, there's an emergency in exam room four.
Need Dr. Foreman in exam room one for a consult.
You have a patient in exam one.
Your sheet metal guy in Exam 3 lost his foot pulse.
He's in exam flushing an eye.
Put amy in exam room four.
Dr. Ashland is treating him in exam room seven.
I'm a third-year resident and the tube gauze is in Exam 2, center cabinet.
I want 'shrooms in 3. Drunkies in exam 1 and 2.
Lady with foot pain in Exam Two I need you to see.
Carol Moffett, please see Dr. House in Exam Room 1.

Alternatives:

during exams
while taking exams
when sitting exams
at exam time
when in an exam

on exams

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "on exams" when referring to the topic or content covered in the exam.

Examples:

The final exam will focus on chapters 5 to 10.
I need to study more on exams related to biology.
The questions on exams are quite challenging.
She scored high on exams about history.
The professor will test us on exams we studied last week.

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I stole essays. I cheated on exams.
She still studies when her scores were perfect on exams?
They're supposed to offer these students deadline extensions, makeup dates on exams, and unlimited time on tests, all at these students' own discretion.
Don't come home if you get such low scores on exams!
Know what happens to scholarship students caught cheating on exams?
When he does poorly on exams he gets into a funk.
And of course your 11 straight A-pluses on exams is a hint.
And of course your 11 straight A-pluses on exams is a hint.
So no drugs, no cheating on exams, no hazing rituals.

Alternatives:

about exams
regarding exams
concerning exams
related to exams
pertaining to exams

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