DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
The newspaper report of the killing verified with the police findings.

Options

A. a) authenticated
B. b) corroborated
C. c) confirmed
D. d) No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

corroborated (Verb) : confirmed
the evidence was corroborated by two independent witnesses. verified (Verb) : to check that something is true accurate
We have no way of verifying his sto authenticated (Verb) : to prove that something is genuine real or true
The letter has been authenticated by the handwriting experts. confirmed (Verb) : to state or show that something true or correct, especially by providing evidence Here, corroborated is the right usage