In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks.

A.

emphasised

B.

voiced

C.

declared

D.

suggested

Correct answer is A

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