How to prepare for English Language Section of SSC CGL 2018 Exam?

Every year more than 15 lakhs candidates opt for SSC CGL Exam. This exam is conducted by Staff Selection Commission to fill various officers’ level vacant posts in Ministries under Government of India.
One has to crack the bones to ace the exam like SSC CGL. It offers a prestigious career option for the lifetime therefore takes this opportunity seriously and works hard.
SSC CGL question paper has various sections and all are equally important to score high in order to get the desired post. Most of the students find English Language section to be difficult as they do not have basic knowledge right from the school times. It has vast syllabus with lot of changes appearing every year which makes it more challenging section.
In case you need a focused learning strategy to face the English Language section of SSC CGL Exam allow me to share with you all. The best way to score well is to acquire accuracy level besides winning the time management techniques. Speed without accuracy has no meaning better make your learning exam-effective to score well.
Before starting the preparation for English Language Section it is better to understand the syllabus. Generally following types of questions are asked:

SSC CGL English Topics            

-         Synonym/Antonym               
-         Sentence Correction              
-         Reading Comprehension                
-         Error Detection             
-         Idioms and Phrases                
-         One Word Substitution          
-         Spelling correction                 
-         Fill in the Blanks            
-         Cloze Test            
All these topics require thorough knowledge of the language therefore learn the basics thoroughly and then kick start your practice.

Tips to prepare for SSC  CGL  English Section

Proficiency in English language is a must to ace the SSC CGL Exam as most of the phases cover English questions. It needs consistent time and practice to master and attain efficiency in the subject. The ideal tips to prepare for SSC CLG English Section are:
  1. Develop the habit of reading English Newspaper and magazine.
  2. Improve your reading ability of English language by reading magazines and newspapers.
  3. Make a list of new English words in a separate note book and learn at least 10 words daily.
  4. Take topic test of the topic covered in the coaching institute to master it.
  5. Analyze the performance and seek the help of the subject expert to overcome your weaknesses.
  6. Read the questions carefully and understand the theme before marking the answer.
  7. Solve previous year question paper to know the exam pattern and level.
  8. In case of confusing options use the method of elimination to reach the accurate answer.
Hope this strategy will help you score well in English Language section of SSC CGL 2018 Exam.
All the best!!!       
Author Bio: Above content is published from India’s Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute IBT Delhi, Laxmi Nagar.

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