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SSC GD English/Hindi Language Syllabus

The English/Hindi Language syllabus for SSC GD in full: 3 chapters and 9 topics, every one listed below, plus 51 English/Hindi Language flashcards with answers.

3Chapters
9Topics
51Flashcards

English/Hindi Language syllabus: all 3 chapters

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  1. Grammar

     3 topics
    • Parts of Speech
    • Tenses
    • Sentence Structure

  2. Vocabulary

     3 topics
    • Synonyms
    • Antonyms
    • One-word Substitution

  3. Comprehension

     3 topics
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Passage Analysis
    • Inference

SSC GD English/Hindi Language flashcards — 51 questions with answers

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

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. What is a pronoun? Give the main categories.

    A pronoun replaces a noun. Categories: personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, and reciprocal.

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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!

  8. 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.

  9. What is the structure of the Simple Present tense?

    Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular). Example: She writes a letter.

  10. What is the structure of the Present Continuous tense?

    Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. Example: She is writing a letter.

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

    Subject + has/have + past participle (V3). Example: She has written a letter.

  12. What is the structure of the Simple Past tense?

    Subject + past form of verb (V2). Example: She wrote a letter.

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

    Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: She was writing a letter.

  14. What is the structure of the Past Perfect tense?

    Subject + had + past participle (V3). Example: She had written a letter.

  15. What is the structure of the Simple Future tense?

    Subject + will/shall + base verb. Example: She will write a letter.

  16. 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.

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

    Subject + has/have + been + verb-ing. Example: She has been writing for two hours.

  18. 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.

  19. 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).

  20. 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.

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  1. What are the four types of sentences by function/purpose?

    Declarative (statement), Interrogative (question), Imperative (command/request), and Exclamatory (strong emotion).

  2. 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.

  3. What is the standard word order of an English declarative sentence?

    Subject + Verb + Object (SVO). Example: The boy (S) kicked (V) the ball (O).

  4. What is subject-verb agreement?

    The rule that a verb must agree with its subject in number and person — a singular subject takes a singular verb, a plural subject takes a plural verb.

  5. What is a phrase, and how does it differ from a clause?

    A phrase is a group of related words without a subject-verb pair; a clause contains both a subject and a verb.

  6. What is a synonym? Give an example.

    A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another. Example: happy = joyful.

  7. What is an antonym? Give an example.

    An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning of another. Example: hot vs cold.

  8. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'brave'.

    Synonym: courageous/valiant. Antonym: cowardly/timid.

  9. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'abundant'.

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

  10. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'ancient'.

    Synonym: old/antique. Antonym: modern/new.

  11. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'expand'.

    Synonym: enlarge/extend. Antonym: contract/shrink.

  12. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'genuine'.

    Synonym: authentic/real. Antonym: fake/counterfeit.

  13. What is 'one-word substitution'?

    Replacing a phrase or group of words with a single precise word that carries the same meaning. Example: 'a person who eats everything' = omnivore.

  14. One-word substitution: A person who knows many languages.

    Polyglot (or linguist).

  15. One-word substitution: A government run by religious leaders.

    Theocracy.

  16. One-word substitution: A medicine that kills germs.

    Antiseptic (or disinfectant).

  17. One-word substitution: One who studies the stars and planets.

    Astronomer.

  18. One-word substitution: A person who cannot read or write.

    Illiterate.

  19. One-word substitution: Animals that eat only plants.

    Herbivores.

  20. One-word substitution: A speech made without prior preparation.

    Extempore (impromptu).

  21. One-word substitution: A place where money is coined.

    Mint.

  22. What is reading comprehension?

    The ability to read a passage and understand its meaning, main idea, details, and the writer's intent in order to answer questions about it.

  23. What is the recommended strategy for solving a reading comprehension passage?

    Read the passage first to grasp the main idea, then read the questions, and locate answers by scanning the relevant parts of the text rather than relying on assumptions.

  24. What is the 'main idea' of a passage?

    The central point or most important message the author wants to convey — what the passage is mostly about, often stated in a topic sentence.

  25. What is the difference between skimming and scanning in reading?

    Skimming is reading quickly to get the general idea; scanning is searching the text rapidly to find specific information or keywords.

  26. What is passage analysis?

    Examining a text closely to identify its main idea, supporting details, tone, structure, purpose, and the author's argument or point of view.

  27. What is meant by the 'tone' of a passage?

    The author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject, such as critical, humorous, formal, optimistic, or sarcastic.

  28. What is the 'purpose' of a passage in passage analysis?

    The author's reason for writing — typically to inform, persuade, entertain, describe, or explain.

  29. What is an inference in reading?

    A logical conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning in the text rather than from explicitly stated information — reading 'between the lines'.

  30. How does an inference differ from a directly stated fact?

    A stated fact is written explicitly in the text; an inference is implied and must be deduced by combining textual clues with reasoning.

  31. When making an inference, what should it always be based on?

    Evidence within the passage and logical reasoning — never on outside assumptions or personal opinion not supported by the text.

SSC GD English/Hindi Language FAQ

What is in the SSC GD English/Hindi Language syllabus?

SSC GD English/Hindi Language is split into 3 chapters: Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension. Together they contain 9 topics.

How many chapters are in SSC GD English/Hindi Language?

3 chapters, containing 9 topics. The largest chapter is Grammar, with 3 topics.

Are there flashcards for SSC GD English/Hindi Language?

Yes — a 51-card English/Hindi Language 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.