SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 70

SSC MTS - 16 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q70

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 dissonant chords in the music created an unsettling and tense atmosphere.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The word in the sentence, 'dissonent,' is misspelled with an 'e'.

The correct spelling is ‘dissonant’. It describes sounds that are lacking harmony or are clashing, which fits the context of 'unsettling and tense' music.