JAMB - English Language (2000 - No. 40)

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.

a short-sighted
a clear-sighted
a long-sighted
a quick-sighted

Explanation

The term "eagle-eyed" is used metaphorically to describe someone exceptionally observant, vigilant and detail-oriented. Being an eagle-eyed editor means having a keen ability to spot errors or inconsistencies in written material. The nearest in meaning to "eagle-eyed" is "quick-sighted". It means marked by keen quickly responsive sight. "Clear-sighted" means having a good understanding of a particular subject and the ability to make good judgments about it. 

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