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SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

The English Language and Comprehension syllabus for SSC GD Constable in full: 3 chapters, 16 topics and 3 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 English Language and Comprehension flashcards with answers.

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English Language and Comprehension syllabus: all 3 chapters

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  1. Grammar and Sentence Structure

     6 topics
    • Parts of Speech
      • Noun, pronoun and article
      • Verb, adverb and adjective
      • Preposition and conjunction
    • Tenses
    • Subject-Verb Agreement
    • Narration (Direct and Indirect Speech)
    • Active and Passive Voice
    • Spotting Errors and Sentence Improvement

  2. Vocabulary

     5 topics
    • Synonyms and Antonyms
    • One Word Substitution
    • Idioms and Phrases
    • Spelling Correction
    • Homonyms and Confusing Words

  3. Comprehension and Usage

     5 topics
    • Reading Comprehension Passages
    • Cloze Test
    • Fill in the Blanks
    • Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)
    • Sentence Completion

SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. What are the eight parts of speech in English?

    Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.

  2. What is a noun, and what are its four main types?

    A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. Main types: Proper (Delhi), Common (city), Collective (team), and Abstract (honesty).

  3. What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

    An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun (a quick runner); an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (he runs quickly).

  4. What is a conjunction, and name the three coordinating-conjunction categories?

    A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. Types: Coordinating (and, but, or), Subordinating (because, although), and Correlative (either...or, neither...nor).

  5. What is a preposition? Give three common examples.

    A preposition shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word, usually of place, time, or direction. Examples: in, on, at, by, under, between.

  6. Name the three main verb forms classified by function.

    Transitive verbs (take an object), Intransitive verbs (no object), and Auxiliary/Helping verbs (be, have, do, modals).

  7. What are the twelve tenses in English (three times x four aspects)?

    Present/Past/Future, each in Simple, Continuous (Progressive), Perfect, and Perfect Continuous forms.

  8. What is the structure of the Present Perfect tense?

    Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Example: She has finished her work.

  9. What is the structure of the Past Continuous tense?

    Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: They were playing cricket.

  10. What is the structure of the Future Perfect tense?

    Subject + will have + past participle (V3). Example: I will have completed it by Monday.

  11. When do we use the Simple Present tense?

    For habitual actions, universal truths, and permanent situations. Example: The sun rises in the east; She drinks tea daily.

  12. What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?

    Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Example: He has been studying for two hours.

  13. State the basic rule of Subject-Verb Agreement.

    A singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: He writes; They write.

  14. In subject-verb agreement, how do you treat two singular subjects joined by 'and'?

    They usually take a plural verb. Example: Ram and Shyam are friends. (Exception: when they denote one idea/person, use singular: Bread and butter is my breakfast.)

  15. With 'either...or' / 'neither...nor', which subject decides the verb?

    The verb agrees with the subject nearest to it. Example: Neither the boys nor the teacher was present.

  16. What verb (singular/plural) do 'each', 'every', 'everyone', and 'none' take?

    They take a singular verb. Example: Each of the students has a book; Everyone is welcome.

  17. In reported (indirect) speech, how does Simple Present change?

    Simple Present becomes Simple Past. Example: He said, 'I write.' becomes He said that he wrote.

  18. In indirect speech, how do present continuous and present perfect change?

    Present Continuous becomes Past Continuous; Present Perfect becomes Past Perfect.

  19. When changing direct to indirect speech, how do 'now', 'today', and 'tomorrow' change?

    now becomes then; today becomes that day; tomorrow becomes the next day/the following day; yesterday becomes the previous day/the day before.

  20. How is an imperative sentence reported in indirect speech?

    Use a reporting verb like told/ordered/requested/advised + object + to-infinitive. Example: He said, 'Open the door.' becomes He ordered me to open the door.

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  1. How is an interrogative sentence (yes/no question) changed to indirect speech?

    Use 'asked' + if/whether; change the word order to a statement and remove the question mark. Example: He asked if I was ready.

  2. What is the difference between Active and Passive Voice?

    In Active Voice the subject performs the action (Ram ate the apple); in Passive Voice the subject receives the action (The apple was eaten by Ram).

  3. What is the general rule for converting Active to Passive Voice?

    The object of the active sentence becomes the subject, the verb changes to the appropriate form of 'be' + past participle (V3), and 'by' + the old subject is added.

  4. What is the passive form of the Simple Present tense?

    is/am/are + past participle (V3). Example: She writes a letter becomes A letter is written by her.

  5. What is the passive form of the Simple Past tense?

    was/were + past participle (V3). Example: He built a house becomes A house was built by him.

  6. How is a modal verb (e.g., can, must) made passive?

    modal + be + past participle (V3). Example: She can solve it becomes It can be solved by her.

  7. What is 'Spotting Errors' in English grammar exams?

    A question type where a sentence is divided into parts and the candidate must identify the part containing a grammatical error (or mark 'No error').

  8. In 'Sentence Improvement' questions, what is the task?

    To replace an underlined/bracketed part of a sentence with the grammatically correct and most appropriate alternative from the options.

  9. Identify the error: 'One of my friend is a doctor.'

    Error is 'friend'; it should be plural 'friends' because 'one of' is followed by a plural noun: One of my friends is a doctor.

  10. What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

    A synonym is a word with the same or similar meaning (happy = glad); an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning (happy x sad).

  11. Give a synonym and an antonym for 'abundant'.

    Synonym: plentiful/ample. Antonym: scarce/scanty.

  12. Give a synonym and an antonym for 'benevolent'.

    Synonym: kind/generous. Antonym: malevolent/cruel.

  13. What is 'One Word Substitution'?

    Replacing a group of words or a phrase with a single precise word. Example: 'a person who writes books' becomes 'author'.

  14. One word substitution: a person who does not believe in the existence of God.

    Atheist. (A person who believes in God is a Theist; one who doubts is an Agnostic.)

  15. One word substitution: a place where birds are kept.

    Aviary. (Bees: apiary; fish: aquarium; horses: stable.)

  16. One word substitution: words written on a tomb or grave.

    Epitaph.

  17. One word substitution: a government run by the wealthy/rich class.

    Plutocracy. (By the people: democracy; by one ruler: autocracy/monarchy.)

  18. What is an idiom?

    An idiom is a fixed phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meanings of its individual words. Example: 'kick the bucket' means to die.

  19. What does the idiom 'a blessing in disguise' mean?

    A good thing that initially seemed bad or unlucky.

  20. What does the idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' mean?

    To reveal a secret unintentionally.

  21. What does the idiom 'once in a blue moon' mean?

    Very rarely; something that happens very seldom.

  22. What does the idiom 'to burn the midnight oil' mean?

    To work or study late into the night.

  23. What is the correct spelling: 'recieve' or 'receive'? State the rule.

    'Receive' is correct. Rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' (believe, but receive).

  24. Identify the correct spelling: accomodation or accommodation?

    'Accommodation' is correct (double c and double m).

  25. Identify the correct spelling: maintainance or maintenance?

    'Maintenance' is correct.

  26. What are homonyms? Give an example.

    Homonyms are words with the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings. Example: 'bat' (animal) and 'bat' (cricket bat).

  27. Distinguish the confusing words 'stationary' and 'stationery'.

    'Stationary' (with 'a') means not moving; 'Stationery' (with 'e') means writing materials like pens and paper.

  28. Distinguish 'affect' and 'effect'.

    'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence (The rain affected the match); 'Effect' is usually a noun meaning result (The rain had an effect on the match).

  29. Distinguish 'principal' and 'principle'.

    'Principal' means the head of a school or chief/main; 'Principle' means a rule or fundamental truth.

  30. In Reading Comprehension, what is the best strategy for answering questions?

    Read the passage to grasp the main idea, then read the questions, and locate/refer back to the relevant lines in the passage rather than relying on memory or outside knowledge; choose the answer supported by the text only.

SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension FAQ

What is in the SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension syllabus?

SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension is split into 3 chapters: Grammar and Sentence Structure, Vocabulary and Comprehension and Usage. Together they contain 16 topics and 3 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension?

3 chapters, containing 16 topics and 3 sub-topics. The largest chapter is Grammar and Sentence Structure, with 6 topics.

Are there flashcards for SSC GD Constable English Language and Comprehension?

Yes — a 50-card English Language and Comprehension deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.