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Definition of homework

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1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

From home +‎ work .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/
• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Noun [ edit ]

homework ( usually uncountable , plural homeworks )

• 2013 July 1, Peter Wilby , “Finland's education ambassador spreads the word”, in The Guardian ‎ [1] , archived from the original on 2022-10-15 : Even 15-year-olds do no more than 30 minutes' homework a night.
• 2023 January 12, Kevin Roose, “Don't Ban ChatGPT in Schools. Teach With It.”, in The New York Times ‎ [2] , archived from the original on 2023-01-17 : And I'm sympathetic to teachers who feel that they have enough to worry about, without adding A.I.-generated homework to the mix.
• 2012 April 10, John Hudson, “North Korea Has a Clumsy Way of Soothing Concerns About Its Rocket Launch”, in The Atlantic ‎ [3] , archived from the original on 2022-01-22 : Since the whole world is watching this launch, they probably should've done some homework on their talking points.
• 2017 May 9, “Mindful sex is better sex, says B.C. researcher promoting new workbook”, in CBC News ‎ [4] , archived from the original on 2022-11-22 : Four years after her first sexual health book came out, Dr. Lori Brotto is giving her readers a little bit of homework for the bedroom.
• 2022 July 18, Donald Mcrae , quoting Michael Yormark, “Roc Nation's Michael Yormark on Romelu Lukaku: 'You have to play to his strengths... I don't think that happened'”, in The Guardian ‎ [5] , archived from the original on 2022-12-26 : I didn't even know who he was until I did my homework and realised he was a premier footballer for Bayern.
• 2023 August 7, Suzanne Wrack , “England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Women’s World Cup quarter-finals”, in The Guardian ‎ [6] : Nigeria had done their homework and were well organised. Halimatu Ayinde was exceptional in her marking of James, who had scored twice and provided three assists as she ran the show against China.
• 1989 , Eileen Boris, Cynthia R. Daniels, Homework: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Paid Labor at Home , University of Illinois Press , →ISBN , page 241 : Hatch perceived homework to be one tool—along with various workfare schemes and private sector training programs—that would take women off welfare and make poor women "independent."
• 1933 , James T. Farrell , Gas-House McGinty , page 186 : My wife and I want a kid, and we do plenty of homework , but goddamn it, Dutch, I just can't connect.
• ( BDSM ) Tasks assigned by a dominant for a submissive to perform when they are physically away from their dominant or otherwise free.

Usage notes [ edit ]

• ( exercises assigned by a teacher ) The term homework generally implies that the work is mandatory and worth marks; exercises that are optional are usually referred to as practice problems , review problems , extra practice , exercises , etc.
• ( exercises assigned by a teacher ) Work of a larger scale than homework (which involves a series of relatively simple exercises) is usually referred to as an assignment or project .

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Coordinate terms [ edit ], derived terms [ edit ].

• bit of homework
• do one's homework
• homework club
• homework diary
• piece of homework
• the dog ate my homework

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Definition of homework noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

• acquire/get/lack experience/training/(an) education
• receive/provide somebody with training
• develop/design/plan a curriculum/course/program/syllabus
• give/go to/attend a class/lesson/lecture/seminar
• hold/run/conduct a class/seminar/workshop
• moderate/lead/facilitate a discussion
• sign up for/take a course/classes/lessons
• go to/start preschool/kindergarten/nursery school
• be in the first, second, etc. grade (at school)
• study/take/drop history/chemistry/German, etc.
• finish/drop out of/quit school
• graduate from high school/college
• be the victim/target of bullying/teasing
• skip/cut/ ( informal ) ditch class/school
• cheat on an exam/a test
• get/be given a detention (for doing something)
• be expelled from/be suspended from school
• do your homework/a project on something
• work on/write/do/submit an essay/a dissertation/a thesis/an assignment/a paper
• finish/complete your dissertation/thesis/studies
• hand in/turn in your homework/essay/assignment/paper
• study/prepare/review/ ( informal ) cram for a test/an exam
• take/ ( formal ) sit for a test/an exam
• grade homework/a test
• do well on/ ( informal ) ace a test/an exam
• pass/fail/ ( informal ) flunk a test/an exam/a class/a course/a subject
• apply to/get into/go to/start college
• leave/graduate from college (with a degree in computer science)/law school
• study for/work towards a law degree/a degree in physics
• major/minor in biology/philosophy
• earn/receive/be awarded/get/have/hold a master's degree/a bachelor's degree/a Ph.D. in economics

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• 2 ( informal ) work that someone does to prepare for something You could tell that he had really done his homework (= found out all he needed to know) .

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• The kids are busy with their homework.
• My science teacher always sets a lot of homework.
• "Have you got any homework tonight ?" "No."
• I got A minus for my English homework.
• For homework I want you to write a paper on an endangered species .
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'Do Your Homework' or 'Do The Homework'. Which Is Correct?

The expression “do homework” refers to the work that a teacher gives a student to do at home.

The expression “ do homework ” refers to the work that a teacher gives a student to do at home.

Doing homework is a boring activity for some students.

Use the article “the” or a possessive pronoun (my, your, his, etc.) to be more specific.

Have you done your math homework ?

Since homework is an uncountable noun, it is not possible to use the indefinite article a/an.

The history teacher gave us some homework to do by Monday.

The history teacher gave us a homework to do by Monday.

1. Homework Is Uncountable

2. using other determiners with ‘homework’.

“ Homework ” is an uncountable noun; therefore, it does not have a plural form.

I have some homework to do.

I have three homeworks to do.

Being uncountable, " homework " is always followed by a singular verb.

The science homework was extremely difficult.

And you cannot put the article a/an in front of it.

You should do some homework today.

You should do a homework today.

But you can use the word “ assignment ” to mention separate pieces of homework.

Complete the three homework assignments .

Rebecca, you did an impressive job on the homework assignments .

Or just say “ a/one piece of homework ” or " a bit of homework ".

You still have one piece of homework left to do.

Note that we always say “ do homework ”. Avoid the verbs make or write with this word.

It’s worth doing a bit of homework before playing video games.

It’s worth making/writing a bit of homework before playing video games.

But you can use the verbs give or help (somebody).

The teacher gave us some homework to do by Friday.

My mother used to help me with my homework .

Instead of referring to the work that a student is asked to do at home, you can use “ homework ” as a synonym of preparation.

Since we have done our homework , we are well prepared for the meeting with the investor.

Using "a" or "the" with common activities

We commonly add a possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, our, their) before “ homework ”.

Do your homework before dinner.

Have the kids done their homework ?

Jennifer is very good at doing her homework .

But you can also use other determiners, such as:

• some (affirmative sentences)
• any (interrogative and negative sentences)

The teacher gives too much homework .

I don’t have any homework .

We can also omit the determiner to speak about homework in a general way.

Homework is boring.

Is it bad to do homework in bed?

For homework , finish the exercise on page 8.

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The singular is 'piece of homework'. Use 'homework' when there is more than one, however use 'pieces of homework' when you know the number. For example: I have some homework to complete for today. I have a piece of homework to complete for today. I have six pieces of homework to complete for today.

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Homework è un termine non numerabile, non si dice homeworks Questa parola è simile al latte. Non si dice latti. Puoi dire le frasi come: The teacher gave me lots of holiday homework I have some maths homework to do I hate homework Do you have any homework? I’ve got no homework tonight

Homework is always singular: The homework that the teacher gave us is really difficult. All of my teachers gave me homework today. It's going to take ages to do.

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homework: plural?

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• Oct 4, 2007

Hi..! Is it correct to say: >I'm doing my homeworks. >I'm going to do my homeworks. Can I use the plural for homework to show that I have several kinds of homework to do? Is it common? thanks!  

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Is it correct to say: >I'm doing my homeworks. >I'm going to do my homeworks. Click to expand...

As far as I know homework is an uncountable noun and has no plural. I'm doing / I'm going to do my homework  

deluay said: Hi..! Is it correct to say: >I'm doing my homeworks. >I'm going to do my homeworks. Can I use the plural for homework to show that I have several kinds of homework to do? Is it common? thanks! Click to expand...

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• Oct 5, 2007

Even if you have to do homework in several subjects, it is still called homework. You can say exercises or compositions. But you only say homework.  

• Nov 6, 2013

Cracker Jack said: Even if you have to do homework in several subjects, it is still called homework. You can say exercises or compositions. But you only say homework. Click to expand...

What is the plural form of homework?

Homework is a mass noun and uses singular verbs. There is no plural.

To express a plural, you could use a number or similar adjective, such as "piece."

- One piece of homework

- Two pieces of homework

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What is the plural form of home work?

How do you write the vous form for do your homework in french.

To do one's homework is "faire ses devoirs".You (plural) do your homework is 'vous faites vos devoirs'.Imperative mood, you plural: faites vos devoirs.

What is plural possessive for teacher?

The plural form for the noun teacher is teachers. The plural possessive form is teachers'.Example: The teachers' committee voted to permanently ban homework.

What is the plural possessive form for teachers?

The possessive form for the plural noun teachers is teachers'.Example: The teachers' committee voted to permanently ban homework.

What is the plural form of the word homework?

The collective noun for the noun 'homework' is a slew of homework.

Can an inanimate object have a plural possessive?

Yes, a word for an inanimate object can have a plural form and a plural possessive form; for example:pencil; pencils; the pencils' casehot dog; hot dogs; the hot dogs' bunshomework; the homework's due date (homework is an uncountable noun)tire; tires; the tires' replacementschair; chairs; the chairs' upholstery

What are sentences using is or are?

(The form of the verb to be include is, 3rd person singular, and are, 2nd person singular, or any person plural.)She is doing her homework. The cat is on the sidewalk.They are doing their homework. The cats are on the sidewalk.We are doing our homework. Are you doing your homework? They are done with their homework.

What is the singular possessive form for the teacher?

The singular form of the plural noun teachers is teacher.The singular possessive form is teacher's.Example: I put my homework on the teacher's desk.

Who and when do we use does do and did?

Do and does are present tense and did is past tense.Use do when the subject is I or a plural nounegI do my homework. The boys do their homework. -- 'The boys' is a plural subject.Use does for when he/she/it or a singular noun is the subject egShe does her homework. The boy does his homework. -- 'The boy' is a singular noun.Use did for all subjects - singular or plural - if you are writing about something in the past egI did my homework last night.The boys did their homework yesterday.She did her homework last week.The boy did his homework last night.

What is the difference between do and does?

Do and Does are both verbs from the verb to do. Do is used for the first person singular& plural I Do, we do, and the second person singular & second person plural you do, you guys do. Now the third person singular would be he/she does, different from the third person plural which is they do. example: I do my homework everyday we do our homework everyday you do your homework everyday you guys do your homework everyday Tommy does his homework everyday They do their homework everyday

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Homework Plural, What is the plural of Homework?

Meaning: schoolwork that a pupil is required to do at home.

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Plural of Homework

Homework as a singular noun in example sentences:.

• I finished my homework before dinner.
• The teacher assigned a lot of homework
• Sarah forgot to bring her homework to school.
• The math homework was challenging but interesting.
• Can you help me with my English homework ?
• I need to complete my homework by tomorrow morning.
• The homework deadline is at midnight tonight.
• I can’t go out tonight because I have homework .
• My sister always finishes her homework
• The homework assignment was confusing and difficult.

Homework as a Plural Noun in Example Sentences:

• The students submitted their homework
• The teacher collected the students’ homework .
• Did you finish all your homework before the deadline?
• The students were given a lot of homework this week.
• I have to grade the students’ homework over the weekend.
• The homework tasks were varied and challenging.
• The students discussed their homework answers in class.
• The teacher reviewed the correct answers to the homework .
• The homework assignments were returned with feedback.
• The students received high scores on their homework .

Singular Possessive of Homework

The singular possessive form of “Homework” is “Homework’s”.

Examples of Singular Possessive Form of Homework:

• I need to complete Homework’s assignment.
• The teacher checked Homework’s answers.
• Homework’s due date is tomorrow.
• I left Homework’s notebook at school.
• I have to organize Homework’s papers.
• The dog chewed up Homework’s textbook.
• I struggled with Homework’s math problems.
• The tutor explained Homework’s instructions.
• Homework’s complexity overwhelmed me.
• The library is a quiet place for Homework’s concentration.

Plural Possessive of Homework

The plural possessive form of “Homework” is “Homeworks'”.

Examples of Plural Possessive Form of Homework:

• The students exchanged Homeworks’ answers.
• The pile of Homeworks’ assignments grew.
• The teacher collected the Homeworks’ notebooks.
• I struggled to complete all the Homeworks’ requirements.
• The group divided the Homeworks’ workload.
• The school organized a competition for the best Homeworks’ presentations.
• The students helped each other with the Homeworks’ difficulties.
• The online platform stores the Homeworks’ files.
• The classmates shared their Homeworks’ solutions.
• The parents checked their children’s Homeworks’ progress.

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