C2
assign vs consign vs sign
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| assignverb/əˈsaɪn/ | Meaning to give someone a job or task; also to send someone to work in a place or group | Goes with assign a task | Example Each new employee is assigned to a mentor for the first month. |
| consignverb/kənˈsaɪn/ | Meaning to put or send something somewhere, often to get rid of it or forget it | Goes with consign to history | Example The old photographs were consigned to a box in the attic. |
| signnoun/saɪn/ | Meaning something that shows that a thing exists or is happening | Goes with — | Example A fever can be a sign that you are getting a cold. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The manager a task to each member.