{"id":13911,"date":"2025-10-16T13:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=13911"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:35:20","slug":"ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CHSL English Preparation Tips, Complete Preparation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_English_Preparation_Tips\" >SSC CHSL English Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_2025_Important_Dates\" >SSC CHSL 2025 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern\" >SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\" >SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_English_Syllabus\" >SSC CHSL English Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_2025_English_Important_Topics\" >SSC CHSL 2025 English Important Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_Most_Repeated_Topics_from_English\" >SSC CHSL Most Repeated Topics from English<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\/#SSC_CHSL_English_Preparation_Tips_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >SSC CHSL English Preparation Tips &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The SSC CHSL exam is held every year to recruit candidates for posts like Postal Assistant, LDC, Court Clerk, Sorting Assistant, and DEO. It has two tiers \u2013 Tier 1 and Tier 2 \u2013 covering English, Maths, Reasoning, and General Awareness. English is important as it tests grammar, reading, and writing skills, which are important for both tiers. This blog provides English preparation tips for the SSC CHSL Exam to help aspirants improve their skills and score better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free New Interface SSC CHSL Mock Tests 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-english-preparation-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_English_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span>SSC CHSL English Preparation Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The English section is one of the highest-scoring areas in the SSC CHSL exam. With the right strategy, candidates can aim for 40-45 marks in just 10-15 minutes. Before the strategy, it is important for all the candidates to check out the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-syllabus\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL English Syllabus<\/a>. This guide shares the top 10 preparation tips, suggested books, topic-wise question distribution, and effective strategies to help you boost your score in the SSC CHSL English section 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-preparation-strategy\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Topic \/ Tips<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Details <\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Choose a Good Reference Book<\/strong><\/td><td>Start with one reliable book like <em>Plinth to Paramount<\/em> or <em>Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi<\/em> and solve practice exercises.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Read English Newspapers Daily<\/strong><\/td><td>Read newspapers like <em>The Hindu<\/em>, <em>Indian Express<\/em>, or <em>Times of India<\/em> for at least 45 minutes, focusing on editorials.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Learn Basic Grammar Rules<\/strong><\/td><td>Study 40\u201350 key rules (tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement) and revise regularly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Build a Strong Vocabulary<\/strong><\/td><td>Learn new words daily with meanings and examples; revise using a notebook or app.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Revise Idioms, Phrases &amp; One-Word Substitutions<\/strong><\/td><td>Make flashcards or notes and spend 15\u201320 minutes daily revising.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Solve Previous Years\u2019 Question Papers<\/strong><\/td><td>Practice at least 5 years of past papers to understand patterns and difficulty level.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Practice Cloze Tests<\/strong><\/td><td>Attempt one cloze test every alternate day; read articles and magazines, focus on context, grammar, and vocabulary.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Take Mock Tests Regularly<\/strong><\/td><td>Take one full-length mock test weekly and analyze mistakes to improve speed and accuracy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Join an Online Test Series<\/strong><\/td><td>Choose a national-level test series and use performance reports to focus on weak areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Follow a Success Formula<\/strong><\/td><td>Combine books, vocabulary, grammar, daily practice, mock tests, self-analysis, and time management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/td><td>Read passages in one go to grasp tone and main idea; preview questions; practice regularly to improve speed and accuracy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Synonyms and Antonyms<\/strong><\/td><td>Learn words from diverse sources, keep a record, and practice in context to enhance understanding.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Idioms and Phrases<\/strong><\/td><td>Practice with mock tests and previous year questions; use flashcards; familiarize with common idioms and phrasal verbs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out SSC CHSL Syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-2025-important-dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_2025_Important_Dates\"><\/span>SSC CHSL 2025 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The important dates for SSC CHSL 2025, based on the details provided in the released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-notification\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL Notification<\/a> 2025, are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong>s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CHSL Notification 2025<\/td><td>23rd June 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CHSL Online Registration Begins<\/td><td>23rd June 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply Online<\/td><td>18th July 2025 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td><td>19th July 2025 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Correction Window<\/td><td>23rd\u201324th July 2025 (until 11 PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-exam-date\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL Exam Date <\/a>Tier 1<\/td><td>8th\u201318th September 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CHSL Tier-2 Exam Date (Tentative)<\/td><td>February\u2013March 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download SSC CHSL Previous year papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-tier-1-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL Exam Pattern<\/a> for Tier I stage will include multiple-choice questions, which will be provided in both English and Hindi language. The details of the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;The exam duration is 60 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of Questions:<\/strong>&nbsp;The exam consists of Objective Type, Multiple-choice questions. Questions will be available in both&nbsp;<strong>English<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Hindi<\/strong>&nbsp;for Parts II, III, and IV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking:<\/strong>&nbsp;There is a negative marking of&nbsp;<strong>0.50 marks<\/strong>&nbsp;for each wrong answer. Candidates should be careful while answering to avoid losing marks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence&nbsp;<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>200&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-practice-quiz\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CHLS Practice Quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-tier-2-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam is the second stage of the recruitment process for posts like LDC, Postal Assistant, and DEO. The table below provides the detailed pattern of SSC CHSL Tier 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Questions<\/strong>: 135<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks<\/strong>: 405<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong>: +3 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-post-specific-skill-amp-typing-tests\"><strong>2. Post-Specific Skill &amp; Typing Tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For DEO<\/strong>: Skill Test required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For LDC &amp; JSA<\/strong>: Typing Test required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number<br>of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session-I<br>(2&nbsp;hours<br>&amp; 15 minutes)<\/td><td><strong>Section-I: (1 hour)<\/strong><br>Module-I: Mathematical Abilities<br>Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.<\/td><td>30<br>30<br>60*3 = 180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Section II:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(1 hour)<\/strong><br>Module-I: English Language &amp; Comprehension<br>Module II: General Awareness<\/td><td>40<br>20<br>60*3 = 180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Section-III:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(15 Minutes)<\/strong><br>Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module<\/td><td>15*3 = 45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session-II<br>15 Minutes<\/td><td><strong>Section-III:<\/strong><br>Module-II:&nbsp;Skill&nbsp;Test\/ Typing Test Module<\/td><td>Part&nbsp;A: Skill&nbsp;Test for DEOs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 Minutes<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>Part B: Typing Test&nbsp;for LDC\/ JSA.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl-typing-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CHSL Typing Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-english-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_English_Syllabus\"><\/span>SSC CHSL English Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-chsl-english-syllabus\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL English Syllabus<\/a>&nbsp;for Tier 1 and 2 consists of the following basic topics as provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Description<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spot the Error<\/td><td>Identify grammatical errors in a sentence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the Blanks<\/td><td>Choose the correct word to complete a sentence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/synonyms-for-ssc-chsl\/?ref=examinfo-ssc-chsl-syllabus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synonyms \/ Homonyms<\/a><\/td><td>Words with similar meanings or same spelling but different meanings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/antonyms-for-ssc-chsl\/?ref=examinfo-ssc-chsl-syllabus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antonyms<\/a><\/td><td>Words with opposite meanings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spelling \/ Detecting Mis-spelt Words<\/td><td>Identify correct or incorrect spellings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/td><td>Common expressions and their meanings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Word Substitution<\/td><td>Replacing a phrase with a single word<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Improvement of Sentences<\/td><td>Correcting and improving sentence structure or grammar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/active-passive-voice-for-ssc-exams\/?ref=examinfo-ssc-chsl-syllabus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Active \/ Passive Voice<\/a><\/td><td>Converting sentences between active and passive forms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct \/ Indirect Speech<\/td><td>Changing between direct and reported speech<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shuffling of Sentence Parts<\/td><td>Re-arranging parts of a sentence to make it meaningful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage<\/td><td>Re-arranging sentences to form a coherent paragraph<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/cloze-test\/?ref=examinfo-ssc-chsl-syllabus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloze Test<\/a><\/td><td>Filling in blanks within a passage to test contextual understanding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comprehension Passage<\/td><td>Reading and answering questions based on a passage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-2025-english-important-topics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_2025_English_Important_Topics\"><\/span>SSC CHSL 2025 English Important Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To score full marks in the English section of the SSC CHSL exam 2025, candidates should focus on the three basic key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vocabulary<\/td><td>\u2013 Antonyms &amp; Synonyms<br>\u2013 Homonyms\u2013 Spelling Rules \/ Detecting Mis-spelt Words<br>\u2013 One-word Substitution<br>\u2013 Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grammar<\/td><td>\u2013 Spot the Error<br>\u2013 Fill in the Blanks<br>\u2013 Sentence Improvement<br>\u2013 Active &amp; Passive Voice of Verbs<br>\u2013 Direct &amp; Indirect Speech (Narration)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Skills<\/td><td>\u2013 Cloze Passage<br>\u2013 Comprehension Passage<br>\u2013 Sentence Rearrangement (Shuffling of Sentence Parts)<br>\u2013 Para Jumbles (Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage)<br>\u2013 Sentence Completion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-chsl-most-repeated-topics-from-english\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CHSL_Most_Repeated_Topics_from_English\"><\/span>SSC CHSL Most Repeated Topics from English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While appearing for the SSC CHSL examination candidates can expect the following number of questions from each topic while attending the English section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Avg. 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When can I appear for the SSC CHSL Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates can appear for this exam after completing their class 12.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1670395849129\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the different stages of the exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are two stages of the exam i.e. tier-1 and tier-2.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1670395860096\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is the age limit for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A candidate must be 18-27 years.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1670395932450\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the SSC CHSL new exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the official notification, <strong>the SSC CHSL exam will have 2 tiers rather than 3<\/strong>. Tier II will now be an objective test rather than a descriptive one. It will have a -1 negative marking for every wrong answer. It will also cover the skill test.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760170176386\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>Why are idioms, phrases, and one-word substitutions important?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">These are commonly asked in SSC CHSL. 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