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The authorities took him to task

In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The authorities took him to task for his negligence.

A.

gave him additional work

B.

suspended his assignment

C.

reprimanded him

D.

forced him to resign

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Correct answer is C

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