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SSC GD English/Hindi Language Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of English/Hindi Language examined in SSC GD — 3 chapters, 9 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
English/Hindi Language syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for English/Hindi Language in SSC GD, not a summary of it.
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Grammar
3 topics- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Sentence Structure
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Vocabulary
3 topics- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- One-word Substitution
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Comprehension
3 topics- Reading Comprehension
- Passage Analysis
- Inference
English/Hindi Language flashcards for SSC GD
23 of 51 cards from the English/Hindi Language deck — real questions with worked answers.
What are the eight parts of speech in English grammar?
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, and Interjection.
What is a noun and what are its main types?
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea. Main types: proper, common, collective, abstract, concrete, and material nouns.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun (a fast car); an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (runs fast).
What is a pronoun? Give the main categories.
A pronoun replaces a noun. Categories: personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, and reciprocal.
What is the function of a conjunction? Name the three types.
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses. Types: coordinating (and, but, or), subordinating (because, although), and correlative (either...or).
What is a preposition? Give examples.
A preposition shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word, usually of place, time, or direction. Examples: in, on, at, under, between, before.
What is an interjection? Give examples.
An interjection is a word expressing sudden emotion, usually followed by an exclamation mark. Examples: Wow!, Alas!, Oh!, Hurrah!
What are the three main tenses, and how many forms does each have?
Past, Present, and Future. Each has four forms: simple, continuous (progressive), perfect, and perfect continuous — making 12 tenses total.
What is the structure of the Simple Present tense?
Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular). Example: She writes a letter.
What is the structure of the Present Continuous tense?
Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. Example: She is writing a letter.
What is the structure of the Present Perfect tense?
Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Example: She has written a letter.
What is the structure of the Simple Past tense?
Subject + past form of verb (V2). Example: She wrote a letter.
What is the structure of the Past Continuous tense?
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: She was writing a letter.
What is the structure of the Past Perfect tense?
Subject + had + past participle (V3). Example: She had written a letter.
What is the structure of the Simple Future tense?
Subject + will/shall + base verb. Example: She will write a letter.
What is the structure of the Future Perfect tense?
Subject + will/shall + have + past participle (V3). Example: She will have written the letter by noon.
What is the structure of the Present Perfect Continuous tense?
Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Example: She has been writing for two hours.
Which tense is used for habitual actions and universal truths?
The Simple Present tense. Example: The sun rises in the east; I drink tea every morning.
What are the basic components of a sentence?
A subject (who/what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what is said about the subject, containing the verb).
What are the four types of sentences by structure?
Simple (one independent clause), Compound (two+ independent clauses), Complex (one independent + one+ dependent clause), and Compound-Complex.
What are the four types of sentences by function/purpose?
Declarative (statement), Interrogative (question), Imperative (command/request), and Exclamatory (strong emotion).
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone; a dependent (subordinate) clause cannot stand alone and relies on a main clause.
What is the standard word order of an English declarative sentence?
Subject + Verb + Object (SVO). Example: The boy (S) kicked (V) the ball (O).
Planning English/Hindi Language for SSC GD
English/Hindi Language is about 33% of the SSC GD syllabus by topic count — 9 of 27 topics, spread over 3 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 7 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Grammar (3 topics), Vocabulary (3 topics), Comprehension (3 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
English/Hindi Language (SSC GD) FAQ
What is in the SSC GD English/Hindi Language syllabus?
English/Hindi Language is split into 3 chapters — Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension, containing 9 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is English/Hindi Language structured in the SSC GD syllabus?
3 chapters. English/Hindi Language accounts for about 33% of the topics in the whole SSC GD syllabus (9 of 27).
How long should I spend on English/Hindi Language for SSC GD?
Budget around 7 hours for a first pass through English/Hindi Language — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 9 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for SSC GD English/Hindi Language?
Yes — a 51-card English/Hindi Language deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.