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take an exam vs Have an exam

Both 'take an exam' and 'have an exam' are grammatically correct and can be used interchangeably depending on personal preference or regional variations.
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Last updated: October 18, 2024 • 13855 views

take an exam

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of sitting for or completing an exam.

Examples:

  • I need to study hard to take the exam next week.
  • She always gets nervous when she has to take an exam.
  • AWS Certifications validate AWS Cloud knowledge, skills, and expertise. Candidates take an exam to earn one of our Foundational, role-based, or Specialty ...
  • you are looking to become a securities industry professional and are required by a state regulator or by an approved regulatory authority to take an exam; ...

Alternatives:

  • sit an exam
  • do an exam
  • write an exam
  • sit for an exam

Have an exam

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the possession of an exam or being scheduled to take an exam.

Examples:

  • I have an exam tomorrow.
  • She has three exams this week.
  • Well, I have an exam which to prepare.
  • You know I have an exam on Monday.
  • I told you already, I have an exam tomorroW.
  • The thing is, I have an exam today, this afternoon.
  • I can't. I have an exam.
  • I have an exam, but in three days.
  • You have an exam for medical certification next year too.
  • I have an exam, but I didn't want to leave dad like this.
  • And you can't have an exam without a class.
  • And you can't have an exam without a class.
  • - We should go. I have an exam tomorrow.
  • Doesn't he have an exam today?
  • You see that you don't have an exam for a couple of days.
  • I could have an exam on Friday. I need to find a syllabus.

Alternatives:

  • take an exam
  • sit an exam
  • do an exam
  • write an exam

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