exam
/ɪɡˈzæm/noun
उच्चारण इग्ज़ैम
परीक्षा, इम्तिहान
Basic word
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(formal examination) 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; a medical test
परीक्षा, इम्तिहान
- She passed the exam.
- an eye exam
- I have a history exam on Monday.
+ 2 more examples
- He studied hard for the entrance exam.
- The results of the final exam will come out in May.
Synonyms examination test paper assessment quiz
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
take / sit / appear for an exam
Use 'take', 'sit' (British) or 'appear for/in' for writing an exam. 'Give an exam' means to conduct it as a teacher in British usage.
परीक्षा देने के लिए 'take', 'sit' (British) या 'appear for/in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- She will take the final exam next week.
- More than a lakh candidates sat the exam.
pass / fail / clear an exam
'Pass' and 'clear' show success; 'fail' shows lack of success. 'Crack' is informal for passing a difficult exam.
'Pass' और 'clear' सफलता दर्शाते हैं; 'fail' असफलता। 'Crack' कठिन परीक्षा पास करने के लिए अनौपचारिक शब्द है।
- Radhika passed the bank exam on her second attempt.
- He cracked the entrance exam.
exam in / on a subject
Use 'in' with a subject name: an exam in history. 'On' is used for a topic: an exam on the French Revolution.
विषय के नाम के साथ 'in': an exam in history। किसी टॉपिक के लिए 'on': an exam on the French Revolution।
- The exam in physics starts at ten.
exam + noun
As a modifier: exam hall, exam fee, exam pattern, exam paper, exam stress.
Modifier के रूप में: exam hall, exam fee, exam pattern, exam paper, exam stress।
- The exam hall was silent.
+Collocations 5
verb + exam
takesitpassfailcrackprepare for
- She prepared for the exam with a clear study plan.
adjective + exam
writtenoralentrancefinalcompetitiveboard
- The board exam is held every March.
exam + noun
hallpaperresultsdatefeecentre
- The exam centre was fifteen kilometres from the village.
exam + feelings
exam stressexam fearexam feverexam pressureexam nerves
- Exam stress affects students before the results.
exam + preposition
in mathsfor entrybefore the examafter the exam
- Don't discuss the answers right after the exam.
“More examples 5
- The exam will cover chapters one to six of the book.
परीक्षा में पुस्तक के अध्याय एक से छह तक आएँगे।
- Radhika revised all the formulas the night before the exam.
राधिका ने परीक्षा से एक रात पहले सभी सूत्र दोहरा लिए।
- The mock exam showed her weak topics.
Mock exam ने उसके कमज़ोर विषय बता दिए।
- Exams were postponed because of the heavy flood.
भारी बाढ़ के कारण परीक्षाएँ स्थगित कर दी गईं।
- A calm mind is more useful than late-night study just before an exam.
परीक्षा से ठीक पहले देर रात की पढ़ाई से शांत मन अधिक उपयोगी है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She gave the exam yesterday.
✓ She took the exam yesterday.
Students take or sit an exam; teachers give or set it.
विद्यार्थी परीक्षा 'take' या 'sit' करते हैं; शिक्षक 'give' या 'set' करते हैं।
✗ I will appear in the exam of SSC.
✓ I will appear in the SSC exam.
The name of the exam comes before 'exam'; 'the exam of SSC' is a Hindi-style structure.
परीक्षा का नाम 'exam' से पहले आता है; 'the exam of SSC' हिंदी ढाँचे से प्रभावित है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Grammar and collocations, asked very often: take, sit or write an exam (British 'sit an exam'); pass an exam (succeed); fail an exam; prepare for an exam; appear for or in an exam (Indian English); not 'give an exam' in British English (the teacher gives an exam; the student takes it).
Grammar और collocations बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: take, sit या write an exam (British 'sit an exam'); pass an exam (सफल होना); fail an exam; prepare for an exam; appear for या in an exam (भारतीय English); British English में 'give an exam' नहीं (शिक्षक परीक्षा लेता है; छात्र देता है)।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person who conducts an exam is an examiner; a person who takes it an examinee or candidate; a person who watches students during an exam an invigilator.
परीक्षा लेने वाला examiner (परीक्षक); परीक्षा देने वाला examinee या candidate (परीक्षार्थी); परीक्षा के दौरान छात्रों पर नज़र रखने वाला invigilator (निरीक्षक)।
General knowledge
Exam tip: read the question carefully and manage your time.
परीक्षा युक्ति: प्रश्न ध्यान से पढ़ें और समय का प्रबंधन करें।