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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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