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Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

  1. The teacher took me to task for not completing my homework.
    1. gave me additional homework
    2. punished me
    3. took me to the principal
    4. reduced my homework
Correct Option: B

took me to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is punished me.



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