SSC CGL Tier I 2023 exam is just around the corner scheduled to be held on July 14, 2023. Tier I consists of four sections English Comprehension, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. English section holds maximum importance in SSC CGL as it is covered in both Tier I and Tier II.
So, getting a 40+ score is not impossible. Aspirants like you have to apply a dedicated approach to get a perfect score in the English Comprehension section. Follow our tips and tricks to ace the English section and improve your score in the SSC CGL Tier I exam.
In the Tier I examination, candidates knowledge is tested in four sections English Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude. The total number of questions is 100 and the time duration is of 60 minutes.
Note: Negative marking is 0.5 per question in the Tier I examination.
| Sections | Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | Time Alotted: 60 mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 Questions | 200 Marks |
Have a look at the topics to cover for the English Language in the SSC CGL Tier I examination 2023.
| S.no | English Language Topics to be Covered |
| 1 | Reading Comprehension |
| 2 | Active Passive |
| 3 | Synonyms-Antonyms |
| 4 | Sentence Improvement |
| 5 | Sentence Rearrangement |
| 6 | Idioms and Phrases |
| 7 | Cloze Test |
| 8 | Sentence Correction |
| 9 | One-word Substitution |
| 10 | Error Spotting |
| 11 | Spelling Correction |
| 12 | Fill in the Blanks |
Want to improve your scores in the English Language? Follow our top 10 toppers tested tips to get a 40+ score in English.
The first and foremost thing is to do an exam syllabus analysis. Check out the topics to be covered in the English Language section. Then, move to the next step preparing a realistic and executable study plan to cover those topics.
Once you are done with the detailed analysis of the syllabus. You are well aware of the exam pattern and syllabus. Make an effective study plan to cover English topics and get time to solve free topic tests to assess your preparation levels.
Develop a habit to prepare notes covering the most important concepts and tricks useful for last-minute revision. Add such essential things in your notes and compile them for last-minute revisions.
Start your English Language preparation by covering the grammar concepts and developing understanding. You begin with the English section and start first with the grammar section covering tenses, nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs.
Develop a habit to read popular newspapers Times of India and The Hindu. Reading newspapers can help to analyze different news articles.
Read atleast 1-2 novels in a month for improving your reading abilities. Take up novels of your choice and finish them in a month. You will come across different new words jot them down in your notebook with meanings to build your own vocabulary for the exam.
Practice solving 1-2 reading comprehension passages daily. Following such a habit can boost your speed and accuracy in attempting reading comprehension during exams.
Do you want to enhance your vocabulary knowledge? So, get our free resource of Hindu Editorial useful for you to learn new words regularly.
Revise short notes and attempt free topics tests and mini mocks. Signup to PM to get a range of the latest prep resources including free topic tests and mini mocks making you 100% exam ready.
Solve mock tests online and previous year’s papers to get through exams and questions pattern. Assess your preparation levels by attempting mock test challenges before the Tier I examination to kill your D-day nervousness.
Revision and Practice are two accelerators to ace the English Language section and score 40+ marks. Solve topic tests and mini-mocks to cover all English topics. Give as many mock test challenges online and practice the previous year’s question papers to improve your speed and accuracy in attempting questions during the Tier I exam. Grab a free first SSC CGL Tier I mock so, signup & track your progress.
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