In or on a test
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"She scored ten points in/on the last test."
"She told us what will come up in/on the test."
"She said that the second chapter would also be in/on the test."
Is it true that 'in' is used in British English and 'on' in American English or does the use of 'in' and 'on' overlap in this case?
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Ann225 Is it true that 'in' is used in British English and 'on' in American English or does the use of 'in' and 'on' overlap in this case? I am a BrE speaker and, for me, "in" is the natural choice. In your last sentence "on" seems quite strange to me.
- Ann225 Is it true that 'in' is used in British English and 'on' in American English or does the use of 'in' and 'on' overlap in this case?
- I am a BrE speaker and, for me, "in" is the natural choice.
- In your last sentence "on" seems quite strange to me.
- "on" seems least strange in the first sentence.
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Ann225Is it true that 'in' is used in British English and 'on' in American English or does the use of 'in' and 'on' overlap in this case?
I am a BrE speaker and, for me, "in" is the natural choice. In your last sentence "on" seems quite strange to me. "on" seems least strange in the first sentence.
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