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I always feel nervous before ______ exams.
I always feel nervous before ______ exams.
taking
I was pleased when I heard that I’d ______ my exam.
I was pleased when I heard that I’d ______ my exam.
passed
Mum was angry because I’d ______ my exam.
Mum was angry because I’d ______ my exam.
failed
I have to ______ for my exams this weekend.
I have to ______ for my exams this weekend.
I ______ my assignment yesterday morning.
I ______ my assignment yesterday morning.
Tom gave a ______ on solar energy.
Tom gave a ______ on solar energy.
I wrote an ______ on crime for English class.
I wrote an ______ on crime for English class.
Sam has ______ all his classes this term.
Sam has ______ all his classes this term.
I usually do my ______ when I get home.
I usually do my ______ when I get home.
I always ______ when the teacher is talking.
I always ______ when the teacher is talking.
I decided to drop my history ______ as I wasn’t enjoying it.
I decided to drop my history ______ as I wasn’t enjoying it.
After I ______ from school, I’ll look for a job.
After I ______ from school, I’ll look for a job.
I’ve ______ in a business course which starts next week.
I’ve ______ in a business course which starts next week.
Carry out the action of homework, etc.
Carry out the action of homework, etc.
Leave school having obtained a diploma.
Leave school having obtained a diploma.
Sign up for a course.
Sign up for a course.
Receive a mark (A, B, C / 50%, 70%, etc.) for a test, essay, etc.
Receive a mark (A, B, C / 50%, 70%, etc.) for a test, essay, etc.
Give a talk delivering information to a class or group.
Give a talk delivering information to a class or group.
Write a piece of writing on a particular subject as part of a course.
Write a piece of writing on a particular subject as part of a course.
Go to and be present in a class/lecture.
Go to and be present in a class/lecture.
Study Notes
Exam and School-Related Expressions
- Feel nervous before taking exams
- Pass an exam: 'I was pleased when I heard that I’d passed my exam'
- Fail an exam: 'Mum was angry because I’d failed my exam'
- Study for an exam: 'I have to revise for my exams this weekend'
- Complete homework or assignment: 'I submitted my assignment yesterday morning'
- Give a presentation or talk: 'Tom gave a presentation on solar energy'
- Write an essay: 'I wrote an essay on crime for English class'
- Attend all classes: 'Sam has attended all his classes this term'
- Do homework: 'I usually do my homework when I get home'
- Pay attention: 'I always listen when the teacher is talking'
- Drop a course: 'I decided to drop my history course as I wasn’t enjoying it'
- Graduate from school: 'After I graduate from school, I’ll look for a job'
- Enroll in a course: 'I’ve enrolled in a business course which starts next week'
Key Vocabulary
- Revise: study for an exam
- Submit: give in a piece of work
- Attend: go to a class or lecture
- Listen: pay attention to someone
- Graduate: leave school having obtained a diploma
- Enroll: sign up for a course
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Description
Test your knowledge on exam-related terminology such as taking, passing, and failing exams, as well as preparing for exams and submitting assignments.
