Meaning
An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, usually in school or at work.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "assignment" with "assignment's," which shows possession.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
and
looked
at
the
assignment
from
her
teacher
.
It
was
about
local
history
,
so
she
decided
to
visit
the
small
library
to
find
a
book
.
While
she
was
reading
,
her
brother
made
tea
and
asked
if
she
needed
help
with
the
notes
.
They
worked
together
quietly
and
planned
to
finish
the
work
before
dinner
.
Common Phrases
homework assignment
group assignment
written assignment
Related Words
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