“in the examination” or “on the examination” – Which is correct in this context?
Hi friends,

“in the examination” or “on the examination” – Which is correct in the following context?

a) She has scored well on the examination.

b) She has scored well in the examination.

Thanks in advance,
Niwantha

Question

“in the examination” or “on the examination” – Which is correct in this context?
Hi friends,

“in the examination” or “on the examination” – Which is correct in the following context?

a)	She has scored well on the examination.

b)	She has scored well in the examination.

Thanks in advance,
Niwantha

Answer

They're both ok.

Personally, I would use a) if I was thinking a little more specifically of the examination 'paper' rather than the process or test in general. I would use b) in either case (if I were thinking of the 'paper' or thinking more generally of the test)

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Thanks Kayla!

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I would only say "on the examination."

I believe "on an exam/test" in more popular in American English and "in an exam/test" is more popular in British English.

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