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SSC CGL 2023 – English Preparation

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2023 is commencing on the 14th of July. Hence, aspirant is giving the final brush off to their preparation that include revisions, mock tests, checking the syllabus etc. At this point, taking Mock Tests can be especially helpful. In this post, we are sharing Tier I English Comprehension preparation Strategy. So let’s have a look at the exam pattern of SSC CGL 2023.

The number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2023 is roughly 7500.

Exam Pattern of SSC CGL 2023

  • The mode of examination is online.
  • Tier I comprise only objective questions.
  • In Tier II, Paper I  Session II there will be a skill test.
    • The skill test includes a Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) or Computer Proficiency Test (CPT),
    • The document verification process includes verifying the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and other details provided by the candidate.

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Tier I

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Tier II

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Tier I English Comprehension Syllabus

  • Spotting Error – 2-3 questions (4-6 Marks)
  • Reading Comprehension/ Cloze Test – 5 questions (10 marks)
  • Synonyms/ Antonyms – 4 questions (8 Marks)
  • Idioms/Phrases – 2 questions (4 Marks)
  • One Word Substitution – 2 questions (4 Marks)
  • Spelling Mistakes – 2 questions (4 Marks)
  • Sentence Correction – 2 questions (4 Marks)
  • Active Passive/ Direct Indirect – 2 Questions (4 Marks)
  • Para Jumbles – 2 questions (4 Marks)
  • Fill in the Banks – 2 questions (4 Marks)

The number of questions based on general observation.

A 30-day Plan for Tier 1 English Comprehension Preparation

A 30-day study plan for English Comprehension is certainly a good way to go about your preparation. Try this one:

Day CountEnglish Topics & Tests
Day1Spotting Error
Day2Revision
Day3Topic Test + Mock Test1
Day4Reading Comprehension/ Cloze Test
Day5Revision
Day6Topic Test + Mock Test
Day7Synonyms/ Antonyms
Day8Revision
Day9Topic Test + Mock Test
Day10Idioms/Phrases
Day11Revision
Day12Topic Test + Mock Test
Day13One Word Substitution
Day14Revision
Day15Topic Test + Mock Test
Day16Spelling Mistakes
Day17Revision
Day18Topic Test + Mock Test
Day19Sentence Correction
Day20Revision
Day21Topic Test + Mock Test
Day22Active Passive/ Direct Indirect
Day23Revision
Day24Topic Test + Mock Test
Day25Para Jumbles
Day26Revision
Day27Topic Test + Mock Test
Day28Fill in the Banks
Day29Revision
Day30Topic Test + Mock Test

Get down to your preparation. Follow up your schedules and make it to the finish line. For any help with respect to Mock Tests just call 9319314079 . Happy Prepping!

Smita Ray

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