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Vsuresh Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

We take/ sit for an exam

Please tell me if these verbs are natural to be used with writing examinations.

Next July, he takes/sits for an examination for admissions to foreign institutions.

Which of these is used by native speakers? Are there other verbs used in this context by natives speakers?

  

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Neither is natural. Try: Next July, he will do an international matriculation exam.

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  • Neither is natural.
  • Try: Next July, he will do an international matriculation exam.
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Neither is natural. Try:

Next July, he will do an international matriculation exam.

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Next July, he will take an examination for admission to foreign institutions. (American English)

Next July, he will sit for an examination for admission to foreign institutions. (British English)

I have never heard "will do an exam".

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