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.
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to take someone to task
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- to scold someone
- to assign work to someone
- to take someone to his place of work
- to praise someone for the work done
Correct Option: A
to take someone to task : to criticize somebody strongly for something he has done
● The teacher took Shalu to task for her misbehaviour. The best option is to scold someone
