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Wordabulary

assignment

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A piece of work given to someone, often as part of school or a job.

"The teacher gave us a reading assignment due on Friday."

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Which word fits the gap? "The teacher gave us a reading _____ due on Friday."

Answer: assignment

In your own words, what does "assignment" mean?

A piece of work given to someone, often as part of school or a job.

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