JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 96

Question 96

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: How can we believe this witness when no one will ________ his story?

  1. A.collate
  2. B.correlate
  3. C.collaborate
  4. D.corroborate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (corroborate)

Explanation

To 'corroborate' a story is to confirm it with further evidence.