JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 64

Question 64

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: What you will find in the book is a bird's eye view of the subject

  1. A.a detailed account
  2. B.a balanced discussion
  3. C.a biased treatment
  4. D.a general survey
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a general survey)

Explanation

A bird's eye view is a broad overall view, like a general survey, not a detailed account.