Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

The officer took him to task for his neglect of duty.

  1. dismissed him

  2. suspended him

  3. promoted him

  4. rebuked him

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'took to task' means to scold someone angrily or severely.