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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<\/a><\/strong> for the SSC CGL exam, download and solve the English questions for SSC CGL for tier 1 exam, and start your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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English Questions for SSC CGL PDF Tier 1 Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To have bigger fish to fry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  2. To take calculated risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. To have bigger things to take care of than the menial task at hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. To have an interest in cooking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 2:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
    Toxic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Lethal
    2. Lanky
    3. Laudatory
    4. Licit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 3:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Select the option that expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
    The explosive used is of my own formulation, and I can \u0332v\u0332o\u0332u\u0332c\u0332h\u0332 \u0332for its efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Maintain
    2. Certify
    3. Witness
    4. Invalidate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 4:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word in bold.
    We\u2019d better watch our step and not give him any excuse to h\u0332a\u0332r\u0332a\u0332s\u0332s\u0332 us further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. intimidate
    2. betray
    3. relish
    4. soothe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 5:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Sketch
    2. Narrative
    3. Anecdote
    4. Poem<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 6:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
    No a\u0332l\u0332t\u0332r\u0332u\u0332i\u0332s\u0332t\u0332i\u0332c\u0332 act is truly sincere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. phantasmal
    2. phonotypical
    3. philanthropic
    4. phenomenal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 7:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
    Unit of weight for precious stones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Accurate
    2. Carat
    3. Reliable
    4. Pure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 8:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. My brother performed
    2. extremely good
    3. held yesterday
    4. in the class test<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    SSC CGL English <\/strong><\/strong>Question 9:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Coward
    2. Reticent
    3. Contentious
    4. Veracious<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
    Fatal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Additional
    2. Easy
    3. Deadly
    4. Jovial<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Free Topic-Wise Quizzes of English for SSC CGL Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Syllabus and Exam Pattern of English for SSC CGL Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/a><\/strong> for the English section after knowing the complete syllabus and exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Most Scoring Topics of English for SSC CGL Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Below, we have provided some of the most scoring topics<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n