Common errors in English: Usage of Take and Give.

“Take” and “Give”


Incorrect : The students are giving their examination. 


Correct : The students are taking their examination.


Incorrect : Our teacher will take our exam tomorrow. 


Correct : Our teacher will give us an exam tomorrow.


Note: In case of examinations, “take' means "sit for” or "appear at' and "give” means "hold” or "set".

Therefore, teachers give an examination and students take it.

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