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Word List: Exams and tests
- test, tests [tɛst]
(noun) - Definition:
- an examination, given often during the academic term
- Example:
- How did you do in the test?
- Synonym(s):quiz, examination
- test [tɛst]
(verb) - Definition:
- to administer or assign an examination that is given often during the academic term
- Example:
- Our teacher tested us on the new vocabulary.
- examination, examinations
(noun) - Definition:
- a formal test involving answering written or oral questions with no or limited access to text books or the like
- Example:
- Our final examinations are in March.
- Synonym(s):exam
- oral exam, oral exams
(noun) - Definition:
- an examination in which you only speak to the examiners without having to write anything
- Example:
- I hate oral exams!
- written exam, written exams
(noun) - Definition:
- an examination in which you need to answer questions on a piece of paper or write a text
- Example:
- The written exams are easier than the oral exams.
- examine
(verb) - Definition:
- to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
- Example:
- The professor examines his students once a month.
- take an exam
(Chunk) - Example:
- She'll take the exams at the end of the year.
- pass [pɑːs]
(verb) - Definition:
- to go through any inspection or test successfully
- Example:
- He passed his examination.
- Antonym(s):fail
- pass with honours
(Chunk) - Example:
- She passed her final exams with honours.
- fail [feɪl]
(verb) - Definition:
- not to achieve a particular stated goal; to receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits
- Example:
- I failed English last year.
- Antonym(s):pass
- level, levels [ˈlɛv.əl]
(noun) - Definition:
- the range of difficulty
- Example:
- The level of the science class is just too high.
- mark, marks [mɑːk]
(noun) - Definition:
- the result you get for an exam, often being a number or a letter
- Example:
- What's your mark in the English test?
- Synonym(s):grade (AE)
- prepare [pɹɪˈpɛː]
(verb) - Definition:
- to make oneself or something ready for a specific future purpose
- Example:
- We prepared for a bumpy ride.
- cheat [tʃiːt]
(verb) - Definition:
- to violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation
- Example:
- He failed the test because he had cheated.
- copy [kɒpiː]
(verb) - Definition:
- to produce an object identical to a given object; to imitate, especially what someone else has written
- Example:
- Mom, he's copying my homework!
- effort, efforts [ˈɛfət]
(noun) - Definition:
- the amount of work involved in performing an activity
- Example:
- She puts so much effort into studying.
- result, results [ɹɪˈzʌlt]
(noun) - Definition:
- the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads; the fruit, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort
- Example:
- What were your test results?
- good, better, best [ɡʊd]
(adjective) - Definition:
- useful for a particular purpose; pleasant and enjoyable
- Example:
- We had a good time.
- Antonym(s):bad, poor
- do well
(Chunk) - Example:
- She did well in her exams!
- excellent [ˈɛksələnt]
(adjective) - Definition:
- of the highest quality; exceptionally good of its kind
- Example:
- He received excellent results.
- essay, essays ['ɛseɪ]
(noun) - Definition:
- a written composition of moderate length exploring a particular issue or subject
- Example:
- I need to write an essay about our health care system.
- Synonym(s):paper (AE)
- assignment, assignments
(noun) - Definition:
- a task given to students, homework or coursework
- Example:
- The teacher gave us the assignment to research on American presidents.
- credit, credits [kɹɛdɪt]
(noun) - Definition:
- recognition for having taken a course or a class
- Example:
- I just need 3 more credits to graduate.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/school-and-university/university/exams-and-tests/
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