exam

[ɪɡˈzæm]

Definition:
1. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge.
2. A formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know about a subject, or what you can do.

Use 'exam' in a sentence:

1. She was cramming for her Economics exam.
2. I buggered up the exam.
3. The maths exam was a real beast.
4. I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results.
5. She looked through her notes before the exam.
6. She didn't do herself justice in the exam.
7. I only have one exam to go.
8. Some parents equate education with exam success.
9. He did the bare minimum of work but still passed the exam.
10. It was a three-hour exam.
11. Exam results are not the only yardstick of a school's performance.
12. There's a strong case for postponing the exam.
13. She got all her students through the exam.
14. She's practising for her piano exam.
15. It's not a difficult exam. You'll walk it!
16. Don't worry about the exam ─ just do your best.
17. She was very pleased with her exam results.
18. She passed the exam with flying colours.
19. I slogged my guts out for the exam.
20. She wrote reams in the exam.
21. I got my exam results today.
22. She got full marks in the exam.
23. The exam was a real killer.
24. When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank.
25. Build yourself up to peak performance on the day of the exam.
26. I'll be glad to get the exam over and done with.
27. He passed the exam with ease.
28. The new exam mocked the needs of the majority of children.
29. A lot of students suffer from exam nerves.
30. The exam was pretty difficult.
31. How many students have been entered for the exam?
32. Each question in the exam has equal weighting.
33. If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude!
34. I just scraped a pass in the exam.
35. Every student in the class is capable of passing the exam.
36. Passing the exam gave him a real lift.
37. He's in with a good chance of passing the exam.
38. Your grade will be based on four papers and a final exam.
39. It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.
40. With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results.
41. An hour and a half is allowed for the exam.
42. One and a half hours are allowed for the exam.
43. This kind of question often appears in the exam.
44. These kinds of question often appear in the exam.
45. These kinds of questions often appear in the exam.
46. You are not to talk during the exam.
47. I only did so-so in the exam.
48. The dates of the last two exams have been switched.
49. Careful preparation for the exam is essential.
50. He finished top in the exam.
51. You would pass your exams if you applied yourself.
52. I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
53. Failing one exam is not the end of the world.
54. The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams.
55. I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem.
56. In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy.
57. British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results.
58. First I have to get through the exams.
59. The school was rightly proud of the excellent exam results.