The correct answer is: B. To take for granted.
To beg the question is a logical fallacy in which the conclusion of an argument is included in one of the premises. This makes the argument circular, as the conclusion is essentially restating the premise.
For example, the following argument begs the question:
Premise 1: All cats are animals.
Premise 2: My pet is an animal.
Conclusion: Therefore, my pet is a cat.
The conclusion of this argument is that my pet is a cat. However, the premise that my pet is an animal is already included in the conclusion. Therefore, the argument is circular and does not prove anything.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of the phrase “to beg the question.”
Option A: To refer to. To refer to something means to mention it or talk about it. This is not the same as begging the question, which is a logical fallacy.
Option C: To raise objections. To raise objections means to express disagreement or disapproval. This is not the same as begging the question, which is a logical fallacy.
Option D: To be discussed. To be discussed means to be talked about or debated. This is not the same as begging the question, which is a logical fallacy.