a good grade?

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diamondcutter

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She got a good grade in her English exam last week.

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I’d like to know if I my using of “a good grade” is correct above.
 

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I would say:

She received a good grade for her English exam last week.
 

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I too much prefer for over in.

The word grade is only right if that's what is meant (A, B, C, etc.).
 

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In American English she got a good grade on her English exam.
 

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I am happy with the original.
 

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I'd use "in" as my first choice, then "on", and "for" as my least favourite.
 
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