A word is given below followed by three sentences which consist that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. TORTUOUS A. To me, this seems tortuous and punitive, like pouring salt on an open cut. B. When the tortuous snake moved across the Sahara Desert, his body made an S-shape in the sand. C. Taking the tortuous pathway at night always made it difficult to see if anyone was behind or in front of us. Correct Answer All of the above 'The correct answer is option 2. The word 'tortuous' means 'something that has many twists and turns, like a winding road or a complicated argument'. It can also mean 'excessively lengthy and complex.' In sentence A, the word is used in the context of its second meaning. It goes with the metaphor used in the sentence i.e., 'pouring salt on an open cut'. It is something harsh and rude. In sentence B, the word 'tortuous' refers to the winding body of the 'snake' while it moves. In sentence C, the word 'tortuous' refers to the twists and turns of the 'pathway'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.