JAMB - English Language (1989 - No. 34)

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Most of his observations were wide of the mark
comprehensible
irrelevant
pertinent
unacceptable

Explanation

The phrase "wide of the mark" is an idiom meaning inaccurate, off-target or irrelevant. When someone’s observations are “wide of the mark,” it means they miss the point or are not relevant to the issue being discussed.

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