cuando tomas un examen

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to describe a habitual action; second person singular)
a. when you take an exam
Cuando tomas un examen, asegúrate de usar un lápiz y no un bolígrafo.When you take an exam, make sure to use a pencil and not a pen.
b. when you take an examination
Cuando tomas un examen en esta aula, solo tendrás una hora para terminar y ni un minuto más.When you take an examination in this classroom, you will only have one hour to finish and not one more minute.
c. when you take a test
Está bien si quieres ver tus notas ahora, pero no te puedes copiar cuando tomas un examen.It's OK if you want to look at your notes now, but you can't cheat when you take a test.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to express a specific action; second person singular)
a. when you're taking an exam
Vi lo nervioso que te pones cuando tomas un examen. ¡Tenías los nervios destrozados!I saw how nervous you get when you're taking an exam. You were a nervous wreck!
b. when you're taking an examination
Cuando tomas un examen en esta materia, espero que cada respuesta sea de una página de largo.When you're taking an examination in this subject, I expect each answer to be one page long.
c. when you're taking a test
La primera regla es no hablar cuando tomas un examen.The first rule is no talking when you're taking a test.
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