Match each phrase to the question it answers.
The announcer at the geography bee asked a tough question. A bit
uncertainly, Sharifa suggested an answer, but Ben asserted a different
answer. He stated it with such confidence that he persuaded Sharifa to
change the team's answer, But Sharifa's answer had been right!
Which phrase shows the meaning of "asserted"?
Which phrase shows a result of Ben asserting
something?
Which phrase shows the opposite of asserting?
A bit uncertainly, Sharifa suggested an
answer
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