JAMB Use of English 1989 Question 62

Question 62

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point.

  1. A.precise
  2. B.accurate
  3. C.exact
  4. D.crucial
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (precise)

Explanation

Brief and to the point means short and exact, i.e. precise.