verb phrase · neutral
prepare for exams
UK/prɪˈpeə(r) fɔː(r) ɪgˈzæmz/US/prɪˈper fɔr ɪgˈzæmz/pre·PARE for ex·AMS
to get ready for tests by studying, revising and planning your study time
Examples
“Students often prepare for exams by making a revision timetable.”
“She stayed late at school to prepare for her final exams.”
“I prefer to prepare for exams gradually rather than cramming.”
Band 8 sentence
“I usually prepare for exams by making a revision timetable and testing myself with past papers.”
Collocations
- prepare thoroughly for exams
- prepare for final exams
- prepare for exams in advance
Word family
Common mistakes
prepare the exam→prepare for the exam
I prepare my exam tomorrow→I will prepare for my exam tomorrow
study to exam→study for an exam
Say it for a higher band
5cram for exams→6study for exams→7+prepare for exams
Synonyms
study for exams
Easily confused
study for exams
“I need to study for my exams this weekend.”
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