Idioms and Phrases - Verbal and Reasoning

In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phraseitalicised and underlinedin the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
Q1:

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

ANS:C - reprimanded him

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