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To help you along, here is a study plan on how to prepare English for SSC CGL 2016 based on New Pattern. Now is the best time for you to start preparing your strategies to tackle the paper.  \nIf you aren’t sure where to begin or are looking for a more focussed style of learning, read on. This strategy on how to prepare English for SSC CGL 2016, will help you make a detailed plan on preparing English. You can now customize your practice to focus on the most important topics of English in SSC CGL.  \nLet us start with a general understanding of the pattern of the exam.  \nSSC CGL 2016 Exam Pattern  \nSSC CGL consists of 4 stages ofTier I, Tier II, Tier III (Descriptive), Tier IV (Skills/ Proficiency Test) . The first two stages are online computer based MCQ tests. Checkout the new SSC CGL 2016 Pattern here.  \nTier I  \n\n| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks | Time Allotted |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 75\u003Cbr>minutes\u003Cbr>total |\n| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |  |\n| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |  |\n| English Language | 25 | 50 |  |\n| Total | 100 | 200 |  |\n\nTier II  \nThose who qualify in the Tier-I, have to appear for Tier-II exam. Questions are of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.  \nThere are two compulsory papers – Quantitative Aptitude and English of 200 marks each. Depending on post applied for you may need to prepare for a third and fourth paper (200 marks – 2 hours) each.  \n\n| Subjects | No. of questions | Marks | Negative Marking | Time Allotted |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 0.50 | 2 hrs |\n| English Language &\u003Cbr>Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 0.25 | 2 hrs |\n\nAs you can see, if you want to be selected for any post in SSC CGL examination, you will need to attempt 125 questions in English over the two tiers. English, therefore, has the biggest share ofthe SSC CGL paper. So you need to be prepared thoroughly with English.  \nTier III  \nThis will be a descriptive paper for 100 marks that you need to attempt in 60 minutes. This will be a pen and paper based test. You will be tested either on your English Language or Hindi Language skills. You will be asked questions such as Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Precis Writing, Application Writing etc.  \nHow to Prepare English for SSC CGL  \nThe English section for the SSC CGL exam can be broadly divided into 4 parts:  \n1. Vocabulary  \n2. Grammar  \n3. Reading Comprehension  \n4. Verbal Ability  \nThough the first three sections (Vocab, Grammar, Reading Comprehension) are common for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 papers. However, questions on Verbal Ability appear only in Tier 2 exam.  \nSo in the time leading up to the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, make sure you practice Vocabulary, Grammar thoroughly. Also familiarize yourself with how to solve Reading Comprehension questions. On the other hand, you can leave Verbal Ability type questions (Para Jumbles etc.) till after you have taken the Tier 1 exam, before Tier II exam.  \nThe most important thing you can do in your preparation is take English Quizzes daily.  \nClick here to take English Quizzes for SSC CGL  \nHow to Learn VOCABULARY  \n1. This section is of great importance in SSC exam. The maximum number of questions in both SSC Tier 1 and Tier 2 papers is from this section. Thus your preparation should revolve around strengthening your vocabulary skills.  \n2. There are direct questions on the following topics in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.  \no Synonyms and Antonyms  \no Phrase or Idiom Meaning  \no  One Word Substitution  \no Spellings  \no Fill in the Blanks  \no Phrase Replacement  \n3. An additional topic for Tier 2 is Cloze Test.  \n4. The most interesting thing about building a vocabulary is that it doesn’t  \nrequire any extraordinary efforts. It keeps on building whether you are reading a newspaper or a book. Whenever you come across a new","cbCaij9uwMBwLvmA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij9uwMBwLvmA","pdf",261435,"English","# SSC CGL 2016 Exam Pattern\n## Tier I\n## Tier II\n## Tier III\n# How to Prepare English for SSC CGL\n## English section parts\n## How to Learn VOCABULARY\n## How to Practice GRAMMAR\n## How to Tackle COMPREHENSION","[{\"question\":\"How is the SSC CGL 2016 English test distributed across tiers?\",\"answer\":\"The first two tiers use online computer-based MCQ format. The English portion is split into vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and verbal ability, with verbal ability appearing in Tier II. Tier III is descriptive and tests English or Hindi language skills.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I focus on for vocabulary preparation for SSC CGL 2016?\",\"answer\":\"Prioritize strengthening vocabulary since it carries many questions in Tier I and Tier II. Practice synonyms and antonyms, idioms/phrases, one-word substitution, spellings, fill in the blanks, and phrase replacement, plus cloze test for Tier II.\"},{\"question\":\"How should I practice grammar and comprehension effectively?\",\"answer\":\"For grammar, revise basic rules and practice topics like error spotting, phrase replacement, fill in the blanks, direct/indirect speech, and active/passive voice using study notes and practice apps. For comprehension, treat it as a high-scoring section and build regular practice to improve accuracy and speed.\"}]","How to Prepare English for SSC CGL 2016 - Study Plan | PDF",1790650789,18]