SSC CGL 2016 English Paper Set 23

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
EXAGGERATE

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
GREGARIOUS

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the alternative corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.

4. Considering the (1)/gravity of the problems (2)/an early reply has expected. (3)/No error (4)

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the alternative corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.

5. The Statesman has the (1)/ larger circulation (2)/of all English dailies. (3)/No error (4)

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the alternative corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.

6. I am very anxious (1)/to know how are you (2)/and mother are doing. (3)/No error (4)

In the following questions, the sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.

7. Everything ………carefully checked.

In the following questions, the sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.

8. I’ve ………finished painting the house.

In the following questions, the sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.

9. She ………made him angry.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

10. Burn your boats

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

11. Dressing-down

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

12. Null and void

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

13. Write or carve words on stone or paper

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

14. Unable to pay one’s debt

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentences.

15. Trouble and annoy continually

In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

16. The Chairman’s harsh words (like) insult to injury to the embarrassed speaker.

In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

17. He is (in of sorts today.

In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

18. She (told to me) the news.

In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

19. The philanthropist (bestowed) a lakh to the orphanage.

In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.

20. (There are a better ways of solving the problem. )

In general it is better to use too little make-up than too much. The audience should not be aware that the actor’s face is painted. For the actor who is playing his own age, the artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add lifelike colour to the face. Character makeup does these things in addition to transforming the face to another age, another type or another race. This transformation, particularly for young actors playing old characters, can be helped greatly by hats and hairdos.
Make-up consists of applying a base colour, then modelling the face by highlighting and shadowing (sinking the cheeks, for example, with a darker colour). Sometimes, modelling is done by applying false (putty or plastic) noses, enlarged eyebrows, or scars. Lines to suggest wrinkles are drawn on with a dark make-up pencil (brown or maroon, not black) or brush. Each line is highlighted with another line, either white or a light tint of the base colour. Lips are outlined and coloured, and a similar colour is applied to the cheeks. After make-up is complete, powder is applied.

21. The artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add life like colours to the face for the actor who is playing ………. .

In general it is better to use too little make-up than too much. The audience should not be aware that the actor’s face is painted. For the actor who is playing his own age, the artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add lifelike colour to the face. Character makeup does these things in addition to transforming the face to another age, another type or another race. This transformation, particularly for young actors playing old characters, can be helped greatly by hats and hairdos.
Make-up consists of applying a base colour, then modelling the face by highlighting and shadowing (sinking the cheeks, for example, with a darker colour). Sometimes, modelling is done by applying false (putty or plastic) noses, enlarged eyebrows, or scars. Lines to suggest wrinkles are drawn on with a dark make-up pencil (brown or maroon, not black) or brush. Each line is highlighted with another line, either white or a light tint of the base colour. Lips are outlined and coloured, and a similar colour is applied to the cheeks. After make-up is complete, powder is applied.

22. What do artists use to help young actors playing old men?

In general it is better to use too little make-up than too much. The audience should not be aware that the actor’s face is painted. For the actor who is playing his own age, the artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add lifelike colour to the face. Character makeup does these things in addition to transforming the face to another age, another type or another race. This transformation, particularly for young actors playing old characters, can be helped greatly by hats and hairdos.
Make-up consists of applying a base colour, then modelling the face by highlighting and shadowing (sinking the cheeks, for example, with a darker colour). Sometimes, modelling is done by applying false (putty or plastic) noses, enlarged eyebrows, or scars. Lines to suggest wrinkles are drawn on with a dark make-up pencil (brown or maroon, not black) or brush. Each line is highlighted with another line, either white or a light tint of the base colour. Lips are outlined and coloured, and a similar colour is applied to the cheeks. After make-up is complete, powder is applied.

23. What is the correct sequence for make-up?

In general it is better to use too little make-up than too much. The audience should not be aware that the actor’s face is painted. For the actor who is playing his own age, the artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add lifelike colour to the face. Character makeup does these things in addition to transforming the face to another age, another type or another race. This transformation, particularly for young actors playing old characters, can be helped greatly by hats and hairdos.
Make-up consists of applying a base colour, then modelling the face by highlighting and shadowing (sinking the cheeks, for example, with a darker colour). Sometimes, modelling is done by applying false (putty or plastic) noses, enlarged eyebrows, or scars. Lines to suggest wrinkles are drawn on with a dark make-up pencil (brown or maroon, not black) or brush. Each line is highlighted with another line, either white or a light tint of the base colour. Lips are outlined and coloured, and a similar colour is applied to the cheeks. After make-up is complete, powder is applied.

24. Lines are drawn with a dark make-up pencil or brush to suggest …….. .

In general it is better to use too little make-up than too much. The audience should not be aware that the actor’s face is painted. For the actor who is playing his own age, the artist uses make-up to strengthen the features, particularly eyes and mouth, and to add lifelike colour to the face. Character makeup does these things in addition to transforming the face to another age, another type or another race. This transformation, particularly for young actors playing old characters, can be helped greatly by hats and hairdos.
Make-up consists of applying a base colour, then modelling the face by highlighting and shadowing (sinking the cheeks, for example, with a darker colour). Sometimes, modelling is done by applying false (putty or plastic) noses, enlarged eyebrows, or scars. Lines to suggest wrinkles are drawn on with a dark make-up pencil (brown or maroon, not black) or brush. Each line is highlighted with another line, either white or a light tint of the base colour. Lips are outlined and coloured, and a similar colour is applied to the cheeks. After make-up is complete, powder is applied.

25. When is powder usually applied ?