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His assertion needed evidence from the text.
What does Assertion mean?
A claim someone says is true.
Dictionary definition
A statement presented as true, often needing support or evidence.
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The debate began with a clear assertion.
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An assertion is stronger when facts support it.
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MeaningAssertion means A claim someone says is true.
ExampleExample: His assertion needed evidence from the text.
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- uh · sur · shun
- Strongest beat
- sur
- Ending
- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on sur.
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denialUse when someone says something is not true.
questionUse when asking rather than stating.
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assertion
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assertion
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