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JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 59

Question 59

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: Most of his observations were wide of the mark.

  1. A.comprehensible
  2. B.irrelevant
  3. C.pertinent
  4. D.unacceptable
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (irrelevant)

Explanation

Wide of the mark means off the point, so irrelevant.