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assignment vs homework vs housework
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| assignmentnoun/əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | Meaning a piece of work given to a student or employee as part of their studies or job | Goes with written assignment | Example I have to submit my history assignment by Friday at midnight. |
| homeworknoun/ˈhoʊm.wɜːrk/ | Meaning school work that a teacher gives you to do at home | Goes with — | Example I have a lot of math homework to finish before tomorrow. |
| houseworknoun/ˈhaʊs.wɜːrk/ | Meaning the regular work of keeping a home clean and tidy, such as cleaning, washing and cooking | Goes with do the housework | Example We share the housework, so nobody has to do it all. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I have a lot of math to finish before tomorrow.