Preparation of English For SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, Download Free PYQs

The English for SSC CGL requires a smart approach and strategy to tackle it easily. Mostly, candidates feel this section is challenging and competitive, but they don’t know that with a smart preparation strategy, they can attempt this section easily. Now, the question is, what is the approach, strategy, and preparation plan by which you can excel in your preparation in this section easily? Explore our blog “How to prepare English for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?” to get the answers to all these questions. Also, get access to our free premium resources for the SSC CGL exam, download and solve the English questions for SSC CGL for tier 1 exam, and start your preparation.

English for SSC CGL: Attempt Free Quizzes for All Sections

Preparation for SSC CGL exam requires a lot of practice. Focusing on the individual topic is very important if you want to score good marks in the exam. Below, we have provided the SSC CGL free topic-wise quizzes for all sections, a complete mock test, and a free weekly quiz. Attempt these free resources and boost your preparation for the SSC CGL exam.

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English Questions for SSC CGL PDF Tier 1 Exam

Here, we have provided the free PDF of English questions for SSC CGL exam, which was asked in the 2024 tier 1 exam. Solving the previous year’s questions for English for SSC CGL will help you to know the types of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of the questions. Download the PDF for free, solve the questions carefully, and carefully analyze the level of the questions. After solving these questions, you are advised to practice mock tests and more questions that match the same level.

SSC CGL English Question 1:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To have bigger fish to fry

1. To know different kinds of fishing techniques
2. To take calculated risks
3. To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand
4. To have an interest in cooking

SSC CGL English Question 2:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Toxic

1. Lethal
2. Lanky
3. Laudatory
4. Licit

SSC CGL English Question 3:

Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can ̲v̲o̲u̲c̲h̲ ̲for its efficiency.

1. Maintain
2. Certify
3. Witness
4. Invalidate

SSC CGL English Question 4:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold.
We’d better watch our step and not give him any excuse to h̲a̲r̲a̲s̲s̲ us further.

1. intimidate
2. betray
3. relish
4. soothe

SSC CGL English Question 5:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
A short interesting story about a real person or event

1. Sketch
2. Narrative
3. Anecdote
4. Poem

SSC CGL English Question 6:

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
No a̲l̲t̲r̲u̲i̲s̲t̲i̲c̲ act is truly sincere.

1. phantasmal
2. phonotypical
3. philanthropic
4. phenomenal

SSC CGL English Question 7:

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Unit of weight for precious stones

1. Accurate
2. Carat
3. Reliable
4. Pure

SSC CGL English Question 8:

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error.
My brother performed / extremely good / in the class test / held yesterday.

1. My brother performed
2. extremely good
3. held yesterday
4. in the class test

SSC CGL English Question 9:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who likes to argue about anything

1. Coward
2. Reticent
3. Contentious
4. Veracious

SSC CGL English Question 10:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Fatal

1. Additional
2. Easy
3. Deadly
4. Jovial

Free Topic-Wise Quizzes of English for SSC CGL Exam

Now, it’s time to practice the topic-wise tests so that you can know your weak areas and can focus on them. Below we have provided the direct link to our free topic-wise quizzes for English for SSC CGL exam. The questions of these tests are based on the real exam and match the level of the exam. So this is the golden opportunity to boost your preparation in English for SSC CGL exam.

Syllabus and Exam Pattern of English for SSC CGL Exam

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam consists of 100 questions for 200 marks, and you will be provided 60 minutes to attempt the exam. From the English section, there will be 25 questions in the tier 1 exam. There is no sectional timing to attempt the section. But you are advised to finish the English for SSC CGL in 11-13 minutes (as per the experts). It will be best for you to start your preparation for the English section after knowing the complete syllabus and exam pattern.

Most Scoring Topics of English for SSC CGL Exam

Below, we have provided some of the most scoring topics of English for SSC CGL exam that you must focus on if you want to increase your score in the English section of the SSC CGL exam.

• Reading Comprehension: It is considered one of the most high-scoring topics; candidates can expect at least 5 questions from this topic in the SSC CGL exam. To improve your preparation in this topic, try to practice questions based on the passages and questions provided and answer them.
• Spotting Errors: Error spotting is a concept for identifying and correcting grammar mistakes in a sentence. To solve questions from this section, you must be familiar with the grammar, such as nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
• Vocabulary: This is a very important part of English. It covers a wide range of topics, such as synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, and reading comprehension passages.
• Cloze Test: The Cloze test is a topic that checks the ability of candidates based on their understanding of the context, grammar, and vocabulary power. In this test, a passage will be given with some missing words, and you are required to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
• Sentence Improvement: These questions test your knowledge of grammar rules. The questions will be provided in there will be some errors you have to check and improve. Regular practice can help you identify the most appropriate correction.

Mistakes To Avoid While Preparing English for SSC CGL Exam

Below, we have mentioned some mistakes that most candidates make while preparing for the English for SSC CGL exam. You are advised to read these tips and take care that you do not follow them.

• Ignoring Basic Grammar: The basic knowledge or foundation is built from basic grammar, but mostly, candidates do not focus on grammar and skip this part. You must focus on strengthening your understanding of grammar rules to answer these questions accurately and confidently.
• Not Reading Regularly: Reading is very important for overall exam and most importantly for reading comprehension topic. You are advised to improve your reading by reading newspapers, editorials, informative blogs, and articles.
• Ignoring Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension of English for SSC CGL consists of high-weightage questions that can be attempted in 2-3 minutes if you have done enough practice on these questions.
• Not Solving Previous Year Questions: Some candidates just start practicing and solving questions from anywhere without knowing what types of questions are asked in the exam. So, make sure that you are not ignoring the previous year’s question papers because, with the help of these papers, you can know the level of the questions.
• Focusing Only on One Topic: Focusing only on one topic is a mistake. As we all know, the English section of SSC CGL consists of vast topics, and questions can be asked about any topic. So make sure you are studying and focusing on all topics.

Best Books for English for SSC CGL

The SSC presents questions in objective form in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. Preparation from books is also important. If you prepare from books you can highlight the important words or sentences. You can practice objective questions too. Below we have mentioned some important books that you can use for your preparation for English for SSC CGL.

Book	Author	Publisher
Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi	Arihant Publications
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis	Goyal Publishers
A Mirror of Common Errors	Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh	Goyal Publishers
English for General Competitions	Neetu Singh	KD Campus Publications
High School English Grammar and Composition	Wren and Martin	S. Chand Publications

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