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SSC CGL

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)


• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe)
• Total Questions: 100
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Subject No of Marks
Questions
General 25 50
Intelligence
and Reasoning
General 25 50
Awareness
Quantitative 25 50
Aptitude
English 25 50
Comprehension
Total 100 200

SYLLABUS

SSC CGL Tier 1 English Comprehension Syllabus

1. Reading Comprehension

• Short passages followed by questions

• Tests ability to understand and interpret written material

• Includes inference-based and fact-based questions


2. Vocabulary

• Synonyms and Antonyms: Finding words with similar or opposite


meanings

• One-Word Substitution: Replacing a phrase with a single word


• Spellings: Identifying correct spelling of words

• Idioms and Phrases: Understanding commonly used expressions and their


meanings

• Fill in the Blanks: Completing sentences with the correct word based on
context
3. Grammar

• Error Spotting: Identifying grammatical errors in sentences

• Sentence Improvement: Improving sentences by choosing the correct


phrase or word

• Sentence Correction: Correcting grammatical mistakes within a sentence

• Active and Passive Voice: Converting sentences from active to passive


voice, and vice versa

• Direct and Indirect Speech: Converting statements from direct to indirect


speech, and vice versa
4. Cloze Test

• A passage with missing words

• Candidates choose the most appropriate words to complete the passage


meaningfully
5. Para Jumbles

• Arranging jumbled sentences in the correct order to form a coherent


paragraph
6. Sentence Completion

• Completing sentences with the most appropriate words or phrases to


ensure logical meaning

Key Areas to Focus On

Grammar Rules: A strong understanding of grammar rules is essential for


error spotting, sentence improvement, and sentence correction.

Vocabulary: Regular practice with vocabulary, especially focusing on


commonly used synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrases.
Reading Speed and Comprehension: Practice reading passages quickly while
understanding the main points, as it helps in comprehension passages.

Practice with Mock Tests: To improve accuracy and speed, as well as adapt
to the question pattern.

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