What does 'take issue' mean?

[amna]

Test No. incompl/inter-70 "How to criticize", question 4

There are several matters on which I should like to take ......... concerning your report.

(a) outcome
(b) outlook
(c) issue
(d) outing

Test No. incompl/inter-70 "How to criticize", answer 4

There are several matters on which I should like to take issue concerning your report.

Correct answer: (c) issue
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I am confused I think a & c both are right

[Torsten]

As in all our tests only one answer option is correct. Take issue is a set phrase and it means to argue or have a disagreement about something.
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