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English (CPO) Reading comprehension (P)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

The embezzlement in the company’s accounts has come to light.

been concealed

been rewarded

been revealed

been punished

Let’s break it down:

- “Come to light” means something hidden is now out in the open or discovered.

- Option 1: “been concealed”—that’s the opposite; if something is concealed, it’s still hidden.

- Option 2: “been rewarded”—doesn’t fit at all here. No one’s getting a reward for embezzling.

- Option 3: “been revealed”—this nails it. The embezzlement was discovered.

- Option 4: “been punished”—that’s about facing consequences, not about being found out.

So, going with “been revealed” is spot on and matches the meaning in this context.

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