Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The scientist conducted a series of experiments to _______ his hypothesis.

• A. variation
• B. variable
• C. vague
• D. verify

Answer 1

Answer:

D. verify

• A hypothesis is a proposed explanation. In science, you conduct experiments to verify (prove the truth of) or falsify a hypothesis. Variation and Variable are nouns and don't fit the verb slot. Vague is an adjective.