What is grammatically correct you took a test or gave test?

The grammatically correct sentence depends on the context:

* You took a test: This means you were the one completing the test.

* You gave a test: This means you were the one administering the test to someone else.

Here are some examples:

* "I took a test in math yesterday." (You were the test-taker)

* "The teacher gave us a test on the novel." (The teacher was the one administering the test)