The authorities took him to task for this negligence.
A. forced him to resign
B. suspended his assignment
C. reprimanded him
D. gave him additional work
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
took him to task: To scold, reprimand, lecture, or hold one accountable for some wrong or error they committed.This Question Belongs to Competitive English >> Idioms And Phrases
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