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assign you to do vs assign you doing

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form is "assign you to do." The verb "assign" is followed by the preposition "to" and the base form of the verb (infinitive) when indicating the action that someone is being assigned to do.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 925 views

assign you to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when assigning someone a task or responsibility. The structure is 'assign + pronoun + to + base form of the verb.'
  • I'm going to have to assign you extra homework.
  • The FBI assigns you one agent.
  • Perform only the tasks that we assign you.
  • The task I'd assign you is pivotal.
  • When you've finished I'll assign you more.
  • Mrs Garp will assign you quarters.
  • If there are any problems, l can always assign you to someone else.
  • Ask your teacher and he will assign you one.
  • I could... assign you to Washington as an attache.
  • Follow me, I'll assign you to other classes.
  • 'Cause I can assign you pages from the textbook.
  • Mayfair can assign you a new lead agent.
  • The warden can assign you a chaplain if you want one...
  • Brock should assign you another partner.
  • I didn't assign you the case.
  • Or I'm happy to assign you.
  • Then, I should assign you a mission you can handle.
  • I was calling to assign you to a new defendant.
  • I will assign you to impacted bowels for a month.
  • And then Gavin will assign you to a task-group.

assign you doing

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • I'm going to have to assign you extra homework.
  • The FBI assigns you one agent.
  • Perform only the tasks that we assign you.
  • The task I'd assign you is pivotal.
  • When you've finished I'll assign you more.
  • Mrs Garp will assign you quarters.
  • If there are any problems, l can always assign you to someone else.
  • Ask your teacher and he will assign you one.
  • I could... assign you to Washington as an attache.
  • Follow me, I'll assign you to other classes.
  • 'Cause I can assign you pages from the textbook.
  • Mayfair can assign you a new lead agent.
  • The warden can assign you a chaplain if you want one...
  • Brock should assign you another partner.
  • I didn't assign you the case.
  • Or I'm happy to assign you.
  • Then, I should assign you a mission you can handle.
  • I was calling to assign you to a new defendant.
  • I will assign you to impacted bowels for a month.
  • And then Gavin will assign you to a task-group.

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