Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with exam in American Collocation
exam nouncountableWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
happening at a particular stage
She passed all her first-year exams.
of a particular type
Please note that a mock exam will be held in the spring term to prepare you for the real thing in the summer.
lasting a particular time
The final test will be a three-hour written examination.
put your/someone’s name on a list for an exam
All of the classes were entered for the Spanish GCSE exam. |
You will be given guidance on what to do and how to enter for the exam.
prepare an exam for students
Who sets the exams? Is there an external exam board?
do an exam
This is the career he will pursue after he sits his exams and leaves school.
do an exam again after failing
Students that missed passing by a few marks will be given the opportunity to resit exams.
prepare for an exam
There are times when I don’t want to cook, like when I’m cramming for exams.
be successful in an exam
She did well in her French exam.
If I pass these exams I can follow my ambition to become a doctor.
be unsuccessful in an exam
If they fail their final exams, their prospective careers as lawyers will be over.
question or set of questions
It is now possible to access exam papers and electronic course material articles from the college website.
student’s set of written answers
Your completed exam script should be submitted to the School Office by 16.00 on the same day.
preparation for an exam
Tutors offer study skills advice, particularly concerning exam revision.
student’s score in an exam
Students were being admitted to these colleges despite having achieved lower exam grades.