What is an assertion?

I want to know what an assertion is, like my teacher said we have to give an assertion, and two reasons with examples and evidence. could you give me an example?

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Answer #1

Are you sure you were asked for an “assertion”, not an “assertation”?

An assertion is a positive declaration (requires no proof - something that is known): “There are fish in the ocean”

An assertation is a statement of opinion: “I think ghosts exist”

Answer #2

I was asking for assertion, but thanks =]

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