How to Use "Assignment" with Example Sentences

assignment (n): a specific task or work that is given someone at work or school

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Used with adjectives:

"I am giving you a special assignment."
(special, important)

"This assignment could be very dangerous."
(dangerous, difficult, tough)

"I am busy with a work assignment."
(work, school, job)

"I've finished my reading assignment."
(reading, writing, written, class, homework)

Used with verbs:

"He accepted a new assignment."
(accepted, took, received, have, got)

"Have you completed your assignment?"
(completed, finished, read)

"She refused the assignment."
(refused, rejected)

"The teacher handed out an assignment."
(handed out, gave, gave out)

"Please hand in your assignments."
(hand in, turn in)

Used with prepositions:

"They were given an assignment on ancient history."
(on, about)