GATE EC 2017 Set 1 — Question 56

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

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Question

She has a sharp tongue and it can occasionally turn________

Correct answer (A) hurtful Solution The idiom "sharp tongue" refers to a person who speaks in a harsh, critical, or sarcastic manner. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "hurtful", as it describes the effect of such speech. The other options ("left", "methodical", "vital") do not logically fit the context of the idiom. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) hurtful Solution The idiom "sharp tongue" refers to a person who speaks in a harsh, critical, or sarcastic manner. Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is "hurtful", as it describes the effect of such speech. The other options ("left", "methodical", "vital") do not logically fit the context of the idiom.

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