Homework vs. assignment

[Micky]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #125 "Synonyms for task and duty", question 2

Hi, Mario. I do actually have a homework ......... to do. The deadline's Monday and I'm afraid I'll have to do it during the weekend, so I'll be quite busy.

(a) work
(b) assignment
(c) job
(d) duty

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #125 "Synonyms for task and duty", answer 2

Hi, Mario. I do actually have a homework assignment to do. The deadline's Monday and I'm afraid I'll have to do it during the weekend, so I'll be quite busy.

Correct answer: (b) assignment

Your answer was: incorrect
Hi, Mario. I do actually have a homework duty to do. The deadline's Monday and I'm afraid I'll have to do it during the weekend, so I'll be quite busy.
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Teacher, what's the difference between homework and assignment, I think their meaning are the same, but when they appear at one time, what's the meaning standing for?

Micky

[Mister Micawber]

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There are many kinds of assignment. At school, students get homework assignments; at their office, workers get job assignments.
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