Are these sentences correct (and do they mean the same):
a) "As the young prince was still a minor, he was assigned a guardian."
b) "As the young prince was still a minor, he was appointed a guardian."
Christine Christie a) "As the young prince was still a minor, he was assigned a guardian. "
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Christine Christiea) "As the young prince was still a minor, he was assigned a guardian.
The second one would have to be changed thus:
... minor, a guardian was appointed for him.
CJ