There are 14 days left for the SSC CHSL Tier I exam to take place. This is the right time to get started with your revision. In this period of 2 weeks, you can prepare well for this exam and clear it. But, first things first, you need to have a clear understanding of the syllabus of the different sections asked in the SSC CHSL exam. In this article, we have come up with a detailed syllabus for the English Language section. There are some bonus tips which would help you score more in this section. Have a look:
If you are preparing for the SSC CHSL exam, you might be wondering what topics you need to cover in the English section. The English section is one of the most important as well as scoring sections in the SSC CHSL exam, as it tests your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and comprehension skills. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed SSC CHSL syllabus in English for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
The Tier 1 exam is a computer-based test that consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. The English Comprehension section has 25 questions, each carrying 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer. The total time allotted for the Tier 1 exam is 60 minutes.
The SSC CHSL syllabus in English for Tier 1 covers the following topics:
This includes questions on fill in the blanks, spot the error, improvement of sentences and active/passive voice.
This includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, spelling and fill in the blanks.
This includes questions on reading comprehension passages.
The Tier 2 exam is also a computer-based test that consists of sessions, sections and modules. Module 1 of Section 2 of Session 1 has English Language and Comprehension subject. English Language and Comprehension paper has 40 questions, each carrying 3 marks. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The total time allotted for module 1 is 60 minutes (it also includes module 2 General Awareness section).
The SSC CHSL syllabus in English for Tier 2 covers the following topics:
This includes questions on fill in the blanks, spot the error, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice and direct/indirect speech.
This includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, spelling and fill in the blanks.
This includes questions on reading comprehension passages and cloze test.
This includes questions on sentence rearrangement, paragraph completion and essay writing.
To ace the SSC CHSL syllabus in English, you need to follow some tips and strategies that will help you improve your accuracy and speed. Here are some of them:
Read newspapers, magazines and books regularly to enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills. You can also note down new words and their meanings and revise them frequently.
Practice grammar rules and concepts by solving mock tests and previous year papers. You can also refer to standard books and online resources for clearing your doubts.
Learn common idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions and spellings by making flashcards or using mnemonics. You can also use online quizzes and games to test your knowledge.
If you want to practice English questions for free, there’s nobody stopping you. A lot of English Topic Tests are available on our platform which are free to take. You can take these quizzes and improve your performance & score in this section. Once you are done, you can take Free Mini Mocks of English Language section.
Attempt mock tests and analyze your performance. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly. You can also time yourself while solving mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
We hope this article has given you a clear idea of the SSC CHSL syllabus in English for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. By following the tips and strategies mentioned above, you can prepare well for the English section and score high marks in the SSC CHSL exam. All the best!
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