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    Question

    Choose the correct option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom as used in the given sentence.

    The new law is just a red herring meant to draw our

    attention away from the issues regarding  education.
    A a serious problem Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B a misleading distraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C an important opportunity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a hidden agenda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "red herring" refers to something that misleads or distracts from the relevant or important issues. In this context, it suggests that the new law is not addressing the real problems related to education but rather diverting attention from them.

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