SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 55

Correct Answer

Discipline

Explanation

Meaning: The word 'Discipline' refers to the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, or a branch of knowledge or study. To solve this quickly for an exam, recall the Latin root discipulus (meaning learner or disciple). Grammatically, the trick in this word lies in the 'sc' combination after the initial 'Di' and the placement of the vowels. Option 2 misses the second 'i', Option 3 omits the crucial 'c', and Option 4 replaces the first 'i' with an 'e'. Only Option 1 correctly retains the full phonetic and etymological spelling: D-i-s-c-i-p-l-i-n-e.

Key Points

Definition: Identifying correct spellings involves verifying word configurations against standard etymological roots and established phonetic patterns.

Grammatical Role: Selecting a correctly structured noun/verb that adheres to standard orthographic rules.