SSC CGL English Comprehension Sectional Test 1

Staff Selection Commission: Combined Graduate Level

Focus on English Comprehension with 25 original questions in one dedicated practice session.

Syllabus-checked original practice

Mapped to the official Tier 1 syllabus and answer-checked on 30 July 2026.

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About this SSC CGL English Comprehension sectional test

This sectional test isolates English Comprehension from the SSC CGL Tier 1 pattern, so you can drill it on its own instead of only meeting it inside the full mock. It draws 25 original practice questions across 17 distinct topics, syllabus-checked the same as our full mocks.

Correct answers earn 2 marks and wrong answers deduct 0.5 marks. Unattempted questions score zero. This section's 25 questions are difficulty-tagged: 14 easy, 11 medium. After submitting, you receive topic-wise accuracy, time spent, answer explanations, and source links.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this an official SSC CGL question paper?

No. It's an independent practice test with original English Comprehension questions, mapped to the official SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus and answer-checked on 30 July 2026.

How many questions are in this English Comprehension sectional test, and how long is it?

25 questions in 15 minutes.

Which topics does this test focus on?

It spans 17 topics, with the heaviest coverage on Reading comprehension, Antonym, and Idioms and phrases.

Is there negative marking in this test?

Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.5 marks, and each correct answer earns 2 marks. Unattempted questions score zero.