ABOUT EXAM
The English Language is one of the most crucial sections of the SSC CGL examination. The questions from this section are purely based on the Grammatical and Vocabulary skills of the candidates. The candidates who have a clear idea of the question asked can only form a correct sequence; otherwise, they may make a mess out of it. This section accounts for around 25 questions in the Tier I examination and 45 questions in the Tier II examination based on the new pattern.
The candidates are required to show their understanding skills to ace the section. The candidates are only subjected to practice immensely for all the different sections asked in these subjects i.e., Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension topics. Questions from the English language may sometimes be easy but tricky; continuous practice and attempting mock tests regularly can only help the candidates having better time management skills, build their speed and accuracy and prepare as per the latest pattern questions.
Hence, to help the candidates with the subject, Testzone has come up with the English Language Sectional Tests. These sectional tests are prepared by subject matter experts of the English Language who know the level of the questions asked in the English Language paper of the SSC exams. The candidates can check out the highlights and the benefits of the English Language Sectional Test on this page.
EXAM PATTERN
Tier-1 Exam Pattern:
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam is objective type and will be conducted online.
Question paper will be divided into 4 sections: (1) General Intelligence & Reasoning, (2) General Awareness / General knowledge, (3) Quantitative Aptitude and (4) English Comprehension.
There are 100 questions for 200 marks and exam duration will be 75 minutes.
There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam is objective type and will be conducted online.
Question paper will be divided into 4 sections: (1) General Intelligence & Reasoning, (2) General Awareness / General knowledge, (3) Quantitative Aptitude and (4) English Comprehension.
There are 100 questions for 200 marks and exam duration will be 75 minutes.
There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
| Section | Subject | No. of Question | Max. Marks | Exam Duration | Exam Duration (Visual Handicap) |
| 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Min. | 80 Min. |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | 200 | |||