SSC CGL Tier-2 01-December-2016 English

1. Little indeed is known of the origin of English literature.
P. This has not prevented some scholars from writing their "lives" from hints in the texts themselves.
Q. So far as poets are concerned, again, little or nothing is known beyond the names of two of them.
R. We can be certain that poetry made its appearance long before the first prose was written down.
S. Critics have also relied on scanty contemporary references, and also a mass of conjecture that cannot be described as intelligent. 6. Not withstanding the mists, old English literature has an amazing richness.

1. A film director decided to make a romantic film.
P. A long spell of audition was conducted to find a suitable heroine.
Q. Mr. Mohan Lal was singned as the hero of the film.
R. The director wanted a new face for the heroine of his film.
S. Finally, he selected a young school girl for his film.
6. The film was a box office hit.

1. Rohit went to the airport to see off his friend.
P. He explained that he had lost his bag in the crowd.
Q. Rohit asked him why he was worried and anxious.
R. Just then, a policman was seen with a teenager who had a bag in his hands.
S. The friend appeared worried and anxious about something.
6. They told the policman about their lost bag & claimed it.

1. I boarded a bus from Tilak Nagar to the Railway Station.
P. It was very embarrassing when people looked at me as if I was a fool.
Q. The conductor came and I asked for a ticket.
R. I was very happy to occupy a seat as I was sure that my journey will be comfortable.
S. He told me that I had boarded a wrong bus.
6. But the conductor was kind enough to tell me that I could get down on the next-stand and get bus to the station.

One who is not easily pleased by anything

Head of monks in an abbey

The word is no longer in use.

A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.

Inscription on a gravestone

Violation of that which is holy and sacred