Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The measure does not address the _______ of the problem.

  1. base

  2. face

  3. centre

  4. root

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

The idiom 'root of the problem' refers to its fundamental cause or origin. When a measure doesn't address the root, it only treats symptoms rather than the underlying issue. Options like 'base', 'face', or 'centre' don't form correct idiomatic expressions in this context.