Grammar fix
cram for
study last-minute
To study a lot of material intensively in a short time, usually just before an exam.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I stayed up all night cramming for the chemistry exam.before exams
- A: Coming out tonight?
B: Can't — I'm cramming for my exam tomorrow.declining before an exam
Fix the pattern
Pattern: cram for [an exam/a test]
WrongI crammed the exam all night.
RightI crammed for the exam all night.
You cram FOR an exam — keep the 'for'.
Patterncram for [an exam/a test]
Don't confuse it
'Cram for' = rushed, night-before study; 'revise' is calmer, planned review over time.