A2 Collocation محايد 2 دقيقة للقراءة

exam results

Test scores

في 15 ثانية

  • The final grades received after completing an academic examination.
  • Commonly used in school, university, and official application contexts.
  • Often associated with a specific 'Results Day' in many countries.

المعنى

This phrase refers to the final marks or grades you receive after finishing a big test. It is the official answer telling you if you passed or failed.

أمثلة رئيسية

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1

Anxious waiting

I'm so nervous about my exam results coming out tomorrow.

I am worried about my test scores being released tomorrow.

2

Texting a friend

Did you get your exam results yet? I passed!

Have you received your scores? I succeeded!

3

Formal application

Please attach your final exam results to the application form.

Include your final grades with your application.

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خلفية ثقافية

In many English-speaking cultures, 'Results Day' is a national event covered by the media. It marks the transition from high school to university and is often celebrated with parties or special discounts at restaurants. The phrase carries a weight of anticipation and life-changing potential.

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The 'Results Day' ritual

In the UK, students often go to school in person to pick up an envelope. It's a huge cultural bonding moment!

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Don't say 'Exam Scores'

While 'test scores' is common in the US, 'exam results' is the preferred collocation in most other English-speaking regions.

في 15 ثانية

  • The final grades received after completing an academic examination.
  • Commonly used in school, university, and official application contexts.
  • Often associated with a specific 'Results Day' in many countries.

What It Means

Exam results are the outcome of your hard work in school. They show your final score for a specific subject. It is the moment of truth for every student. You might get a letter like A or a number like 90%. It tells the world how well you knew the material.

How To Use It

You use this phrase when talking about the waiting period or the outcome. You can wait for, get, receive, or check your exam results. It usually functions as a plural noun. Even if you only took one test, people often say results. It sounds more official and complete that way.

When To Use It

Use it during the stressful weeks after a big final test. Use it when talking to parents about your progress. It is perfect for professional settings like university applications. You can also use it when texting friends to compare scores. It is the standard term for any formal academic evaluation.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this for small, daily classroom activities. For a quick five-minute check, use the word quiz. Avoid using it for medical tests; say test results instead. If you are playing a sport, you just say the score. Don't use it for a job interview outcome either. That is just a decision or feedback.

Cultural Background

In the UK and many other places, Results Day is a huge event. It is a specific day in August when everyone gets their grades. It is a mix of high drama, tears, and celebrations. News crews even go to schools to film students opening envelopes. It is a major milestone in a young person's life.

Common Variations

You might hear people say test scores in the United States. In Australia or the UK, they might just say my marks. Some people call them grades, but exam results sounds more final. If you did really well, you might say you got top marks. If you failed, you might say you didn't get the results you wanted.

ملاحظات الاستخدام

The phrase is very versatile and fits almost any situation involving school or certifications. Just remember that in British English, it is the standard term, while Americans might prefer 'grades'.

💬

The 'Results Day' ritual

In the UK, students often go to school in person to pick up an envelope. It's a huge cultural bonding moment!

⚠️

Don't say 'Exam Scores'

While 'test scores' is common in the US, 'exam results' is the preferred collocation in most other English-speaking regions.

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Singular vs Plural

Even if you are talking about one subject (like Math), we almost always say `results` in the plural.

أمثلة

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#1 Anxious waiting

I'm so nervous about my exam results coming out tomorrow.

I am worried about my test scores being released tomorrow.

Shows the common feeling of anxiety before the grades arrive.

#2 Texting a friend

Did you get your exam results yet? I passed!

Have you received your scores? I succeeded!

A casual way to check in with a classmate.

#3 Formal application

Please attach your final exam results to the application form.

Include your final grades with your application.

Used in a professional or administrative instruction.

#4 A humorous moment

My exam results were so bad, even the paper looked sad.

My scores were terrible.

Using humor to deflect from a disappointing grade.

#5 Celebrating with family

We are going out for dinner to celebrate your great exam results!

We are eating out because your grades were excellent.

Associates the phrase with a positive reward.

#6 Professional certification

The board will release the medical exam results in three weeks.

The organization will publish the test scores in three weeks.

Applies to adult professional exams, not just school.

اختبر نفسك

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about school grades.

I stayed up all night waiting for my ___ results to be posted online.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: exam

We use `exam results` specifically for academic or professional testing outcomes.

Which verb is most commonly used with this phrase?

I finally ___ my exam results this morning!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: received

You `receive` or `get` results; you don't 'make' or 'do' them.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Formality of 'Exam Results'

Informal

Talking to friends

How were your results?

Neutral

General conversation

I'm waiting for my exam results.

Formal

Official documents

The candidate's exam results are pending.

Where you'll hear 'Exam Results'

Exam Results
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University Admissions

Submitting grades

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Family Dinner

Sharing good news

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The News

National pass rates

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Doctor's Office

Wait! Use 'test results' here instead

بنك التمارين

2 تمارين
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about school grades. Fill Blank

I stayed up all night waiting for my ___ results to be posted online.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: exam

We use `exam results` specifically for academic or professional testing outcomes.

Which verb is most commonly used with this phrase? Fill Blank

I finally ___ my exam results this morning!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: received

You `receive` or `get` results; you don't 'make' or 'do' them.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, but test results is often used for medical things. For school, exam results sounds more academic.

Not really. It sounds a bit too serious for a small quiz. Just say quiz grade or mark.

It is the specific day of the year when all students in a country receive their final grades at the same time.

They understand it, but they are more likely to say final grades or test scores.

It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or in a formal letter to a college.

You can say 'I got great exam results' or 'I'm happy with my results'.

Usually, people just say 'I passed my driving test.' We don't typically call it an exam result.

You can say 'I'm disappointed with my exam results' or 'My results weren't what I hoped for'.

We almost always use the plural results because an exam usually has many parts or covers many subjects.

No, for a job, you would say the outcome or the decision. Exam results is only for tests.

عبارات ذات صلة

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Final grades

The last marks given at the end of a school term.

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Pass mark

The minimum score needed to succeed in an exam.

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Academic transcript

An official document listing all your exam results.

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Top of the class

The person who got the best exam results.

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