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SSC CGL Tier I 2023: 10 Tips to Score 40+ in English

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.

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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.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier I 2023

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. 

SectionsQuestionsMarksTime
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550Time Alotted: 60 mins
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100 Questions200 Marks

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SSC CGL Tier I 2023 Exam Syllabus for English Language

Have a look at the topics to cover for the English Language in the SSC CGL Tier I examination 2023.

S.noEnglish Language Topics to be Covered
1Reading Comprehension
2Active Passive
3Synonyms-Antonyms
4Sentence Improvement
5Sentence Rearrangement
6Idioms and Phrases
7Cloze Test
8Sentence Correction
9One-word Substitution
10Error Spotting
11Spelling Correction
12Fill in the Blanks

10 Score Booster Tips to Follow for English Language Section

Want to improve your scores in the English Language? Follow our top 10 toppers tested tips to get a 40+ score in English. 

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Analyze SSC CGL Tier I Exam Syllabus

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. 

Make a study plan to cover English Language 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. 

Prepare Notes Covering Important Concepts

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. 

Basic Grammar Knowledge

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 of Reading Newspapers

Develop a habit to read popular newspapers Times of India and The Hindu. Reading newspapers can help to analyze different news articles. 

Try to read 1-2 novels monthly

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.

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Solve 1-2 Reading Comprehension Daily

Practice solving 1-2 reading comprehension passages daily. Following such a habit can boost your speed and accuracy in attempting reading comprehension during exams.

Improve your Vocabulary Knowledge

Do you want to enhance your vocabulary knowledge? So, get our free resource of Hindu Editorial useful for you to learn new words regularly. 

Solve Free Topic Tests & Mini Mocks

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.

Attempt Mock Tests & Previous Year’s Papers

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. 

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Summing Up

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.

Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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