Homework

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk/

Definitions of homework

noun a task assigned by a teacher to be completed outside of class

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lot of homework to do tonight.

A2 My teacher assigned us some homework on fractions.

B1 I always try to finish my homework before dinner.

B2 The homework for this class is usually challenging but interesting.

C1 I spent hours working on my homework for my advanced calculus course.

C2 The professor assigned us a research project as part of our homework for the semester.

Examples of homework in a Sentence

formal The teacher assigned a substantial amount of homework for the weekend.

informal I have a ton of homework to do tonight.

slang I'm gonna skip doing my homework and watch Netflix instead.

figurative Facing the challenges in life is like doing your homework, you have to put in the effort to see results.

Grammatical Forms of homework

• past tense: completed
• plural: homeworks
• comparative: more homework
• superlative: most homework
• present tense: do homework
• future tense: will do homework
• perfect tense: have done homework
• continuous tense: is doing homework
• singular: homework
• positive degree: homework
• infinitive: to do homework
• gerund: doing homework
• participle: homeworking

Origin and Evolution of homework

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'homework' originated from the combination of 'home' and 'work', referring to tasks assigned to be completed outside of school hours.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any work done at home, 'homework' has evolved to specifically refer to school assignments given to students to complete outside of class time.