Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
dissonant in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
The dissonent chords in the music created an unsettling and tense atmosphere.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) dissonant
Correct Answer: Option 1 — dissonant
The underlined word "dissonent" is misspelt. The correct spelling is "dissonant" — an adjective meaning lacking harmony, or harsh and discordant in sound.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 — "disonant": incorrect; uses only one "s" instead of two.
Option 3 — "dissounant": incorrect; inserts a spurious "u" after "diss-."
Option 4 — "No replacement required": incorrect; the underlined word is misspelt and must be replaced with "dissonant."
dissonant – questions
Has dissonant been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dissonant has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.