SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language & Comprehension

English Language & Comprehension in SSC CGL Tier 2 has 45 questions for 135 marks (Section II: 60 min). Marking: +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.

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Topics in English Language & Comprehension

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling (Correctly Spelt Words)
• One Word Substitution
• Idioms and Phrases
• Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)

Practice questions

• What does the idiom "Under the weather" mean? (Medium)
• Choose the one word for: One who walks in sleep. (Medium)
• What does the idiom "A blessing in disguise" mean? (Medium)
• What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean? (Medium)
• Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Transparent". (Medium)
• Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Artificial". (Medium)
• Choose the word most similar in meaning to "Eminent". (Medium)
• Choose the word most similar in meaning to "Impeccable". (Medium)
• Choose the word most similar in meaning to "Haughty". (Medium)
• Choose the word most similar in meaning to "Scrutinize". (Medium)

Other SSC CGL Tier 2 sections

• Mathematical Abilities
• Reasoning & General Intelligence
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge

SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus · Practise English Language & Comprehension in a sectional mock