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If a Candidate have a good command over English grammar rules, vocabulary and good comprehension Skills, then English section will become your strength area in the SSC CGL 2024 Exam. In this Article we will guide you through essential preparation strategies for the English section of the SSC CGL exam.
Topics of English In SSC CGL Examination 2024
There are various topics that are asked in the English section of SSC CGL exam in Tier 1 and Tier 2. The SSC CGL syllabus for English is the same for both tiers which are mentioned below:
- Idioms and Phrases
- One word Substitution
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spellings Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Active Passive
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze test
Exam Strategy For SSC CGL Tier 1 English Section
- Section-1: Vocabulary Section
- Section-2: Grammatical Section
- Section-3: Comprehensive Section
Section-1: Vocabulary Section
Section-2: Grammar Section
Most of the grammar questions are based on the Parts of speech. This grammatical part plays an indispensable role in every type of question in the English section. Learning all the rules of tenses, narration, voice and their uses can boost the score. In every exam, questions are asked from conditional sentences in the form of fillers, error detection or sentence improvements.
The comprehension part of the English Section is asked to test the candidate’s ability to understand the given piece of information. It also tests their capacity to pay attention to details. Although it is a pretty straightforward set of questions, knowing some tips and tricks can help maximise the score.
SSC CGL Tier 1: Previous Year Questions
For your convenience, we’re providing questions asked in the English section of previous SSC CGL Tier 1 exams. The distribution of questions across topics has remained relatively same. These examples will give you a good idea of what kind of questions are asked in examination.
Error Detection: Error detection questions test your understanding of grammar rules and sentence structure. Practice identifying common errors to improve your accuracy in this section.
- I had not barely /started speaking/when he interrupted me/ No error .
- Never in all my life /I have seen/ such a horrible thing/ No error .
- Her knees had/ gone through / her jeans/ No error .
- It can / get extreme cold / during / the winter.
- We / has seen / that movie / before.
- They were / married happily / before she / quit her job.
Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blank questions assess your vocabulary and contextual understanding. Regular reading and vocabulary exercises can help you excel in this area.
- Robin watched as the smoke _________ steadily from the chimney.
- _________ that thought. It will be a great idea someday.
- By this time tomorrow, I _______ the work assigned to me.
- The girl was ________ as she was drenched in the rain.
- You use an ________ to steer a boat.
Antonym & Synonym: Antonym and synonym questions test your vocabulary depth. Building a strong vocabulary through consistent study and usage is key to success in this section. Words asked in previous year exams include:
Amateur, Abundant, Prudent, Cordial, Dubious, Eccentric, Peculiar, Rectify, Fastidious, Taciturn, Thrive, Ample, Baffled
One-word Substitution : One-word substitution questions are asked in the vocab section of the exam. memorizing precious year question will provide you maximum benefit in this section. Examples include:
- A place where airplanes are kept for maintenance
- A shortened version of larger work
- Act of giving up the Throne
- One who is not sure about God’s existence
- A partial or total loss of memory
- A loud appeal or demand
Idiom Questions: Regular revision of idioms asked in previous year exams of SSC will help you master this section.
- A damp squib
- A dime a dozen
- A bird’s eye view
- A needle in a haystack
- Shot in the arm
- Skeleton in the cupboard
Practice is the key ultimately to ace the exam. Give as many mock tests as you can and analyze your performance. Revise thoroughly and make sure to work on the topics that are getting wrong in the mock tests. Just remember, revision and practice with the previous learning will help you succeed in your goal.