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Read the sentence below:

Although the archaeologist claimed to have discovered the ruins of an ancient city, she could not find any physical evidence to collaborate her theory.

Which of the following options is the correct word to replace the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. corroborateAnswer
  3. C
    cooperate
  4. D
    consolidate

Answer

corroborate
The correct option is 'corroborate' because it means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding. In the context of the sentence, the archaeologist needs physical evidence to support or verify her claim about the ancient city ruins.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the required word.
The sentence describes an archaeologist who needs physical evidence to support or confirm her theory about the ruins of an ancient city.
Understanding the context helps identify the correct semantic meaning needed for the blank/underlined portion.
2
Evaluate the options against the required meaning of 'confirming or supporting a theory.'
While 'collaborate' means to work together, 'corroborate' means to confirm or give support to a finding. 'Cooperate' and 'consolidate' do not fit the context.
This allows us to eliminate wrong word choices and choose the one that is semantically correct.

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