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Existential presupposition: It is the assumption of the existence of the entities named by the
speaker.
Ex: "The cat ate the fish."
Existential Presupposition: There exists a cat and a fish.
2. Factive presupposition: It is the assumption that something is true due to the presence of some
verbs such as "know" and "realize" and of phrases involving glad
Ex: Statement: "Mai regretted eating the entire cake."
Factive Presupposition: It is presupposed that Mai ate the entire cake.
3. Non-factive presupposition: It is the assumption that, in using one word, the speaker can act as if
another meaning (word) will be understood.
Ex: "Unfortunately, Mai stopped drinking coffee."
Non-Factive Presupposition: It is presupposed that Mai used to drink coffee.
4. Lexical presupposition: It is the assumption associated with the use of certain words and phrases.
Ex: "Mai sold her old car and bought a new one."
Lexical Presupposition: Mai owned a car.
5. Structural presupposition: It is an assumption that something is not true.
Ex: "Mai’s brother is taller than she is."
Structural Presupposition: Mai has a brother.
6. Counter-factual presupposition: It is the assumption that what is presupposed is not only untrue,
but is the opposite of what is true, or contrary to facts.
Ex: "If Mai had studied harder, she would have passed the exam."
Counterfactual Presupposition: Mai did not pass the exam.

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