Question

Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word underlined in the given sentence.
Her views are not in consonance with her husband's.

• A. in disagreement
• B. in conflict
• C. in agreement
• D. contradictory

Hint:

"Consonance" means harmony or alignment—often used in music, language, or ideas to show agreement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The word “consonance” refers to harmony, agreement, or compatibility between opinions or actions.
In the given sentence, “Her views are not in consonance with her husband’s” implies that her views do not match or align with his.
So, “consonance” means being in agreement or harmony.
Now, we are asked to find the closest meaning to “consonance.”
Let’s look at the options:
- (A) in disagreement — this is the opposite of consonance.
- (B) in conflict — again, a negative or opposing term.
- (C) in agreement — this is the correct synonym for consonance.
- (D) contradictory — also a word that suggests opposition.
So, the correct answer is (C) in agreement, which closely matches the meaning of “consonance.”