Pain vs. hurt

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Test No. incompl/elem-21 "Remove the Spoon", question 4

Well, I get a ......... in my right eye every time I drink a cup of tea.

(a) hurt
(b) shoot
(c) feel
(d) pain

Test No. incompl/elem-21 "Remove the Spoon", answer 4

Well, I get a pain in my right eye every time I drink a cup of tea.

Correct answer: (d) pain

Your answer was: incorrect
Well, I get a hurt in my right eye every time I drink a cup of tea.
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Why is pain, not hurt
Thanks

[Mister Micawber]

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In common use, pain is a single sharp and distinct feeling; hurt is an injury. I suppose it would help if you had actually gotten a pain in your eye from drinking tea or eating ice cream.
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