fail the test

fail the test(
feyl
 
thuh
 
tehst
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. reprobar el examen
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
If I fail the test, I have to wait another year to start college.Si repruebo el examen, tengo que esperar otro año para entrar en la universidad.
b. reprobar la prueba
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
You failed the test, but you'll have the chance to retake it in a month.Reprobaste la prueba, pero tienes la oportunidad de volver a presentarla dentro de un mes.
c. suspender el examen
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I failed the test because I didn't know I could use my notes.Suspendí el examen porque no supe que podía usar mis apuntes.
d. suspender la prueba
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Over 50% of students fail the exam.Más del 50% de alumnos suspendieron la prueba.
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