Basic Details
Word: Assertion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A confident statement or declaration that something is true.
Synonyms: Statement, claim, declaration
Antonyms: Denial, contradiction, doubt
Idioms and Phrases
- To make an assertion: To confidently state something as a fact. Example: "He made an assertion that dogs are better pets than cats."
- Challenge an assertion: To question or dispute a statement someone has made. Example: "During the debate, she challenged his assertion about climate change."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her assertion that she could finish the project by Friday surprised everyone in the team.
Example 2: The teacher asked the students to provide evidence to support their assertions in the essay.
Example 3: His assertion that he was the fastest runner in the class led to a friendly race during recess.
Fun Fact
The word "assertion" comes from the Latin "assertio," which means "a setting forth" or "a declaring." It implies a strong belief in what is being stated.
Famous Quote
"The assertion of truth is not a matter of opinion; it is a matter of being." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "assertion" mean?
a) A confident statement
b) A type of fruit
c) A kind of animal
d) A musical note
Answer: a) A confident statement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "assertion"?
a) Statement
b) Question
c) Observation
d) Suggestion
Answer: a) Statement
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "assertion"?
a) Declaration
b) Denial
c) Claim
d) Agreement
Answer: b) Denial
4. Which sentence uses "assertion" correctly?
a) Her assertion about the weather was accurate.
b) The assertion of the book was very interesting.
c) I will assertion my homework.
d) The assertion jumped over the fence.
Answer: a) Her assertion about the weather was accurate.
5. What does it mean to challenge an assertion?
a) To agree with a statement
b) To question a statement
c) To ignore a statement
d) To repeat a statement
Answer: b) To question a statement
