assignments (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪn.mənts/
Definition
A task or piece of work to be done, especially one assigned by a teacher or employer.
Examples
The students were given several homework assignments to prepare for the exam.
My manager gave me a new assignment that requires me to travel.
How to Use assignments
- give an assignment (collocation)
- To assign a task or piece of work to someone. — "The professor decided to give the students a challenging assignment."
- complete an assignment (collocation)
- To finish a task or piece of work that has been given to you. — "I need to complete this assignment by Friday."
- assignment for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the purpose or subject of the task. — "This is a difficult assignment for the students."
- assignment from (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating the source of the task. — "The assignment from my boss is to analyze the sales data."
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