Can I give an exam?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether it is possible for someone to take an exam, which lacks context about the type of exam or any specific details related to it.
Answer
Students 'take' exams; teachers 'give' exams.
In standard English, students 'take' an exam while teachers 'give' an exam.
Answer for screen readers
In standard English, students 'take' an exam while teachers 'give' an exam.
More Information
In regions influenced by Indian English, the phrase 'give an exam' is used by students to mean taking an exam, due to literal translation from Hindi. However, in standard English, students take exams, and teachers give or conduct them.
Tips
A common mistake is using 'give' interchangeably in contexts outside of Indian English, which can confuse native speakers of other dialects.
Sources
- Write/give the exam vs take : r/CFA - Reddit - reddit.com
- Which is correct, 'take the exam' or 'give the exam'? - Quora - quora.com
- Is "give an exam" grammatical for "writing the answers to exam"? - english.stackexchange.com
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