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Common collocations with examination in British Collocation

examination noun

UK /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

happening at a particular stage

final
preliminary

The students all scored high marks in their final examinations.

of a particular type

external
formal
mock
multiple-choice
oral
practical
professional
public
written

At the school, success in public examinations is considered essential.

lasting a particular time

one-hour, two-hour etc

You will be assessed by a three-hour written examination.

prepare an examination for students

hold

Most of the university examinations are held in May.

do an examination

sit
take

The students normally sit the final examination at the age of 17 or 18.

do an examination again after failing

resit

In this case, you are likely to have to resit the examination or complete an other assignment.

be successful in an examination

pass

You may be required to pass an examination.

be unsuccessful in an examination

fail

If you fail an examination or coursework, you are required to take a resit in that subject at the next available session.

prepare for an examination

prepare for
revise for
study for

Good short-term memory is useful for students when studying for examinations.

set of questions

paper
question

The assessment consists of an examination paper covering all three units of the course.

student’s set of written answers

script

It is University policy not to return examination scripts to students.

preparation for an examination

preparation

Do you need help with your examination preparation?

student’s score in an examination

grade
mark
results

The prize is awarded for the highest examination mark in History.