JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 64

Question 64

Prepositions

Choose the option that most suitably fills the space: His suggestion is completely.... the point and cannot be accepted

  1. A.to
  2. B.about
  3. C.beside
  4. D.on
  5. E.under
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (beside)

Explanation

'Beside the point' means not relevant, so the suggestion cannot be accepted.