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assignment |
An assignment is a task or job that someone gives to another person. When you get an assignment from a teacher, it is work that the teacher wants you to do. |
composition |
a short piece written as a school assignment. [1/5 definitions] |
passing |
showing that one has passed a test, assignment, or course. [1/5 definitions] |
post2 |
When someone assigns a job to someone, the assignment is sometimes called a "post." We often call a job in the government or in the military a "post." [1/3 definitions] |
worksheet |
A worksheet is a piece of paper with questions to answer or problems to solve. It is usually less difficult than a homework assignment or a test. It is something for you to do that helps you understand and learn the things you are studying. Worksheets are often done in the classroom instead of at home, and teachers often don't grade them. |
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