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GATE 2017 EC – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

She has a sharp tongue and it can occasionally turn ____________.

  1. hurtful
  2. left
  3. methodical
  4. vital

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Correct answer: (A) hurtful

Explanation

A sharp tongue means harsh speech, and the natural way to finish the sentence is that it can turn "hurtful". The other words do not fit the sense.