English is one of the most critical portion of the SSC CGL Exam and it contributes to about one-third’s of the total score in SSC CGL. Though the English exam is fairly easy, it can prove to be a nightmare for the students who are from a Non-English Speaking background. The English Exam can be segregated into Grammar, Comprehension, and Vocabulary
1.GRAMMAR

Grammar can be prepared from the book Wren and Martin(Word Power Made Easy)
The rules are explicitly explained in the book accompanied by practice. After multiple revisions, one can have a basic understanding of the Grammatical nuisances such as Error detection and Sentence Improvement. The same book can be used for the Voice and Narration.

2.COMPREHENSION

Comprehension helps in reading long passages. It can be developed by reading any book or newspaper on a daily basis for 30-45 minutes. Note down the important idioms, Vocabulary, used in this book have been asked in SSC.

3.VOCABULARY

Most of the questions under Vocabulary consists of Idioms and phrases, Phrasal verbs, Prepositions, Antonyms, Synonyms, Homonyms and One-word Substitution. The candidate can study any book on General English such as Objective General English by S.P Bakshi. The book contains all the relevant words asked in the previous year’s questions in addition to the Idioms and Phrases and meanings.

4.REVISION AND PRACTICE.
Candidates should ensure to practice on a daily basis to strengthen the concepts.