How many questions are asked in the SSC CGL Tier 2 English Section?

A total of 45 questions carrying 3 marks each are asked in the SSC CGL Tier 2 examination.

What all the topics are asked in SSC CGL Exam?

The topics of SSC CGL English are 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 and Cloze test.

How to improve your English score in SSC CGL?

Practice more and more questions along with the revision of rules of English, read English newspaper daily. Learn and understand Synonyms and antonyms of English words.

How to increase score in SSC CGL Tier 1?

Practice chapter-wise tests of SSCADDA, analyse your mock tests and learn from your mistakes.

Is there any negative marking in English section in SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination?

Yes there is negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

How to Score 40+ marks in English Section of SSC CGL Tier-1

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Aiming to do well in the English section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam? With the right plan and focused preparation, you can score 40+ marks in this section. In the SSC CGL Tier I exam, there are 4 sections with a total of 100 questions for 200 marks. The English section has 25 questions worth 50 marks. If you have a strong command over English grammar, vocabulary, and good reading comprehension skills, the English section can become your strength in the SSC CGL 2024 exam. In this article, we’ll guide you through the essential strategies to prepare for the English section of the SSC CGL exam. By following these tips, you can maximize your score in the English section and improve your overall performance in the exam.

Topics of English In SSC CGL Examination 2024

The English section of the SSC CGL exam, both in Tier 1 and Tier 2, covers various topics. However, in the Tier 2 exam, the reading comprehension part usually has the highest weightage. To clear the reading comprehension questions in the Tier 2 exam, candidates must have a strong grasp of the basics. The good news is that the SSC CGL syllabus for English is the same for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. This means that the topics and the level of difficulty are consistent across both tiers. Remember, a solid foundation in English grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension will not only help you in the Tier 1 exam but also give you an advantage in the Tier 2 exam, where the reading comprehension part carries significant weightage.

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

The main topics for SSC CGL Tier 1 include topics like Error detection, fill in the blanks, Antonyms/ Synonyms/ Spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, and Reading comprehension. Candidates should give equal importance to each area to score well in the exam.

English Section of SSC CGL Tier-I is divided mainly into 3 parts:

Section-1: Vocabulary Section
Section-2: Grammatical Section
Section-3: Comprehensive Section

Section-1: Vocabulary Section

This section depends on the ability of the candidates to learn, implement and retain the various types of words and their uses. To score well, candidates should read as much as they can. Be it from English Newspapers, magazines, articles written in standard English, or fiction books. Once you understand the literal and figurative meaning of the English words, it will be easier to answer correctly all the questions based on Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitutions, and idioms/phrases. The trick is to revise it daily. The revision should be done in such a manner that it increases the candidate’s interest in the English language and inspires them to learn more everyday.

Section-2: Grammar Section

The grammar part depends on knowing the concepts of rules and having ample practice on their implementation. Once you understand and memorise all the important rules, scoring well in this part of the section can become very easy. Revision is key here also as many rules are similar in appearance and have very subtle differences. Without multiple revisions, it would be difficult to recall the exact rules in the examination hall.
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.

Section-3: Comprehension Section

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.

An important trick is to read the questions first so that you can understand the context of the paragraph beforehand. When you read the passage for the very first time, you will find the answer to all the questions which you have already read. In this way, you can save your precious time by not reading the passage all over again for each question.

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.

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