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      Question

      In each of the following questions, a sentence is given

      with an idiom/phrase in bold. Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. The investigative report scratched the surface of a much larger issue, leaving several critical aspects unexplored.
      A Completely solved the issue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Ignored the problem entirely Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Addressed only a small part of the issue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Exaggerated the importance of the issue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Scratch the surface means to deal with only a superficial or minor part of a problem. Context:  report did not explore deeply → only partial coverage Hence, C is correct.

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