Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part (shown in quotes). He 'corroborated' the statement of his brother.
Question and options
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part (shown in quotes).
He 'corroborated' the statement of his brother.
- Confirmed
- Disproved
- Condemned
- Seconded
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Confirmed
To 'corroborate' a statement is to confirm or support it with further evidence. Disproved is the opposite; seconded applies to a motion, not a statement.
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