Craft and StructureEasy–MediumVerb fixed by the surrounding action
Craft and Structure practice question
The detective refused to accept the witness's account until she could ____ it with physical evidence from the scene.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. corroborateCorrect
- B. contradict
- C. embellish
- D. postpone
Answer: A. corroborate
The detective withholds acceptance until evidence supports the account. To 'corroborate' is to confirm with supporting evidence.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. contradict
- 'Contradict' means to show something false — but she is waiting to ACCEPT the account, so she wants support for it.
- C. embellish
- 'Embellish' means to add decorative or invented details, which a detective wouldn't do with evidence.
- D. postpone
- 'Postpone' means to delay; one can't postpone an account 'with physical evidence'.
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