Assertion

An Assertion indicates the state an Event in regards to whether it is:

• hypothetical
• possible
• intention - indicates an individual's future intention. If the span is "plan" or "planned" use Equality Comparison Eq-Temporal-Period future.

An Assertion should only be annotated if one of the above cases is applicable. Otherwise all Events are assumed to be true.

Trigger

A phrase such as if, possible, could be, intend to, or desire to.

Examples

_{Example of an 'Assertion' of 'intention' to become pregnant.}

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_{Example of an 'Assertion' of 'possible' pregnancy.}

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_{Example of an 'Assertion' of 'intention' to quit smoking.}

Arguments

• Asserted - The Event which the Assertion refers to.
• Polarity. The Assertion Polarity.