Know How to Prepare English Language for SSC CGL 2018

SSC CGL happens to be the most preferred and sought after job opportunity and a profitable step towards a better career. Therefore, every year an overwhelming majority of students register themselves for SSC CGL exams. Keeping this in mind, it should be clear to you all that the competition will be really tough.

Since, the minimum educational qualification for sitting in SSC CGL exam, as the name suggests is a graduation degree. Therefore, it shouldn’t be very tough for you to complete the syllabus in time and efficiently. However, many students who come from mediocre backgrounds or vernacular mediums fail to achieve success due to lack of proficiency in English Language.

To help you not let this opportunity go out of your hands. We are providing you with some tips and tricks to prepare yourself for SSC CGL English. But before that let us look at the SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2018.

Exam Pattern of SSC CGL 2018

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in 4 Stages, as mentioned below,

·       Tier 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)

·       Tier 2 – 4 paper Online Test

·       Tier 3 – Descriptive Paper

·       Tier 4 - Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)

The Tier 1,2 & 3 requires you to have a good command over English Language.

·       In Tier 1, there are 25 questions of total 50 marks in English, do remember that there is 0. 5 negative marking as well.

·       In Tier 2 there will be 200 questions of total 200 marks in English Language with 0.25 negative marking.

·       Tier 3 is a descriptive test in pen and paper mode which again requires to write in English Language.

Let us now look at ways in which we can improve our English before the exam begins.

Tips & Tricks to Prepare English Language for SSC CGL 2018

The tricks mentioned below are worth reading and following so do not miss out on any tip mentioned below!

Learning any language is a not a one day task it is a gradual process that you have to follow adequately and religiously. Initially, things are going to be quite nerve-racking but don't give up.

ü Focus on the grammar

• Get your hands on some good books available in the market.
• Follow the rules of framing sentences.
• Attempt exercises and note down the doubts you come across and try to seek clarification immediately. You can also choose to write to us.
• Be careful with the usage of prepositions, practice as much possible.
• Read articles in magazines and newspaper. They will help you get a hang of the language.
• Take up English Quizzes.

ü Read and write as much possible

• Choose what you read carefully, don't read junk.
• English newspapers, magazines and novel are going to help a lot.
• You should also learn how to read a newspaper effectively.
• Fix a routine, don't sit to read at length. Decide to read at least 500 words a day.
• Note down the words, proverbs and idioms you come across, find their meanings and keep referring to it.
• Write at least a paragraph each day and find out the mistakes you make and try to remember them as well.
• You can also post your writings to us and we will make sure you get the feedback as soon as possible.
• For the sake of gaining command over the language, try and converse as much as possible.
• Get into the habit of reading and writing daily.
• Get to know the Essay, Informal and Formal Letter Writing Styles.
• Go through some Essay and Letter Samples.

Go through the tips mentioned above and try to abide by them in order to ease out your English Language preparation for SSC CGL 2018.