SSC CGL preparations are in the air! All the SSC CGL aspirants out there are preparing for SSC CGL 2017 exam with immense focus and preparation. But, we suggest smart preparation is always better than a hard-core one. For most of the aspirants English seems tough, we suggest you not to think that way as take up the challenge. To help you people, we bring you a complete plan on how to prepare English for SSC CGL 2017.
We suggest you to prepare in a systematic approach rather than following a random approach. The strategy should be merely focussed on clearing the SSC CGL 2017 exam and should be as per the SSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus. In this article, we will learn of how to prepare English for SSC CGL 2017. The plan should be made around the SSC CGL important topics in English.
As per the SSC CGL 2017 Exam Pattern, English is a major subject in the exam and you cannot afford scoring low in the subject and simultaneously getting a good rank. You need to clear the sectional cut- off marks in English so that you will be able to surpass SSC CGL cut- off marks as well. As per the misconceptions of students, English is a tough subject but it all depends on individual perception. It is tough as long as you consider to be tough and is easy as long when you consider it not to be tough.
A language is a practical medium to express our ideas and thought. It is a general notion that English is a foreign language and therefore it is difficult. But this is not true. A student should understand that being a foreign language English is not a tough one.
We can divide the English subject into three sections.
1)Grammar
2)Vocabulary
3)Comprehension
How to practice vocabulary for SSC CGL 2017?
1.Vocabulary section is of great weightage in SSC CGL 2017. Maximum of the questions asked in the SSC CGL Tier I and Tier II are from this section.
2.Questions are asked from the topics given below in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
a.Synonyms and Antonyms
b.Phrase or Idiom Meaning
c.One Word Substitution
d.Spellings
e.Fill in the Blanks
f.Phrase Replacement
3.Cloze test is an additional one in Tier II.
4.Vocabulary keeps on building when out constant efforts in reading a newspaper, a magazine or a book. Whenever you come across a new word, jot it down, find out the meaning and use in it sentences. Gradually, you can memorize so many new words by this regular practice.
5.Solve vocab questions from SSC CGL previous year papers and you will get to know the level and pattern of questions asked.
6.Go through English for Competitive Exams Modules to get an idea of contextual usage.
7.Practice from English mock tests and English quizzes. This practice will help you in enhancing your vocabulary.