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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
get good grades in / on
When you choose prepositions after the phrase "get good grades,"
1. Which would you choose? Both are acceptable?
(1) I got good grades in math.
(2) I got good grades on math.
2. What about the following example?
(1) I got good grades in a math exam.
(2) got good grades on a math exam.
1. Which would you choose? Both are acceptable?
(1) I got good grades in math.
(2) I got good grades on math.
2. What about the following example?
(1) I got good grades in a math exam.
(2) got good grades on a math exam.
Top answer
Sorry, 2(2) "I" was missing. "
- Sorry, 2(2) "I" was missing.
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4 Answers
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Sorry, 2(2) "I" was missing. I meant to say, "I got good grades on a math exam."
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These are natural:
I got good grades in math.
I got good grades on a math exam.
I got good grades in math.
I got good grades on a math exam.
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teacherJapanprepositionsgood grades
in {field of study} — in [math / English / geography / physics / chemistry / French, ...]
on {test} — on a [test / quiz / exam}
CJ
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