Collocations with 'exam'

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I gave an online test and there was this sentence: "Next month he has to __ an exam in International Law." I typed "give" but the correct answer was "do". It also said that we can also say sit an exam, pass an exam and fail an exam. Are these the only collocations possible with exam since I've also heard people say, "Sit for an exam".

Thanks in advance.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

American English - We take an exam. We study for / prepare for an exam.
In a medical context: The doctor will perform an exam on his patient next Monday.

Fatimah0786 · Answer

So give an exam is completely wrong? Also is it wrong to say sit for an exam?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

fatimah0786So give an exam is completely wrong?

No. Professors give exams. Students take exams.

fatimah0786Also is it wrong to say sit for an exam?

That is more British English than American English. Americans would understand you, but they would not use it themselves, unless they were of a British tradition.

Fatimah0786 · Answer

Is it correct to say that someone tests high on creativity, mathematics,etc.Can the construction tests high on be used for any field of education as well as emotions like compassion, trustworthiness etc?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

fatimah0786Can the construction tests high on be used for any field of education as well as emotions like compassion, trustworthiness etc?

It can be used on anything that there is some actual test for.
It means if he takes the test, he will make a good (high) score.

Emotions are notoriously difficult to test for, but not totally out of the question. There are psychological tests for emotional responses, but they are not as reliable as tests for English grammar, geometry, and history.

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