WAEC - English Language (2017 - No. 35)
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence.
A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
support
improve
correct
ascertain
Explanation
The word "verify" means to confirm or establish the truth or accuracy of something. This word means to find out for certain or to determine. In the context of verifying the authenticity of evidence, ascertaining fits the closest in meaning. So, the correct answer is ascertain
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