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WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1993 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused
Answer Details
The word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word "corroborated" is "confirmed." To corroborate something means to provide additional evidence or support that confirms the truth or validity of a claim or statement. In this sentence, the evidence of the witness confirmed that of the accused, suggesting that the witness provided additional evidence that supported the claim made by the accused. The word "contradicted" means to provide evidence that goes against a claim or statement, which is the opposite of what is suggested in the sentence. The words "prosecuted," "sentenced," and "suspended" are not related in meaning to the word "corroborated."