Read each sentence. Underline the assertive words. Write A in the blank if the underlined word is assertive or NA if it is nonassertive. 1. I am inclined to think that the results are satisfactory. 2. I feel that there are two small problems here. 3. What we need is a new direction in policy. 4. It could be said that the chances of success are limited. 5. It is important that we conclude these negotiations this week. 6. I tend to think there is likely to be a fall in interest rates soon. 7. I am sure that there is no point in meeting Mr. Ramos. 8. There might be another surge of pandemic if people do not follow health protocols. 9. I feel that the health system has suffered enough. 10. It is not certain how life would be after this year. 11. No one could be sure about the cure until it could be tested. 12. Scientists surely studied so much to resolve the current health crisis. 13. That thought is probably just from some patients' imagination. 14. She knows the real problem that is why she is taking action. 15. Experts released the results of their studies, and that is something positive.