Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

Most of his observations were wide of the mark

  • A comprehensive
  • B irrelevant
  • C pertinent
  • D came rather late
  • E unacceptable

The correct answer is B. irrelevant

When something is “wide of the mark,” it often means it is incorrect or not accurate.

In this case, it suggests that most of his observations were not relevant or pertinent to the matter at hand.

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