Corroborate — Social Studies definition
Compare relevant, preferably independent evidence; agreement is stronger when sources do not simply copy a common account.
Where it is taught
- Primary vs Secondary Sources — Geography & the Tools of History, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
Questions using corroborate
Problem 1
Corroborate and qualify. Do copied accounts independently confirm each other?
Answer and explanation
No. Trace their shared source and seek genuinely additional evidence.
No. Trace their shared source and seek genuinely additional evidence.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.