Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He corroborated the statement of his brother.

• A. condemned
• B. confirmed
• C. seconded
• D. disproved

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

confirmed

In the given sentence we would be understanding the meaning of the word "corroborated" and then pick out the word which is nearest to the meaning.

Corroborated means confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). Thus the alternate word is confirmed.

If we look into the other options,

Condemned means express complete disapproval of; censure

Seconded means formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion

disproved means prove that (something) is false

Option B is correct