How to score 45+ Marks in English Section of SSC CPO Exam?

The English Comprehension section of the SSC CPO Exam is the most important subject in the entire recruitment process for the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs as it carries 25% weightage in the Paper 1 exam and 100% weightage in the Paper 2 exam. The candidates preparing for the upcoming exam to be held on 27th, 28th and 29th June 2024 should have an efficient strategy in place to score well in this section at both stages of the selection process.

How to score 45+ Marks in the English Section Of the SSC CPO Exam?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CPO Recruitment every year to select candidates who are mentally and physically fit to be considered for the post of Sub Inspector. The selection of such candidates consists of four stages i.e. Paper I, PET/PST, Paper II and Medical Examination.

The subject of English Comprehension is an integral part of both Computer Based Tests which form a major part of the criteria for the preparation of the final merit list. In this article, let us explore an effective strategy to score more than 45 marks in this section in the SSC CPO Exam 2024.

English Comprehension Preparation Strategy for the SSC CPO Exam 2024

A good grip on the various concepts of the English Comprehension section allows the candidates to improve their scores across all the sections of the SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam 2024. The preparation for the English Comprehension section of the paper should be done in a consolidated manner to maximize their scores and thus their chances of selection. In the sections below, we have tried to present a basic outline of the preparation strategy which the candidates can adapt based on their own strengths and weaknesses.

1. Understanding the Weightage

As discussed earlier, the English Comprehension section is the most important part of the entire selection process. Knowing the weightage of the section, the candidates can set their priorities in their overall strategy for the preparation phase. The table below will provide a better idea regarding the share of the English Comprehension section in both the written exams of the selection process.

2. Analyzing the Exam Pattern and Syllabus

To get acquainted with the English Comprehension section, it is important to go through the exam pattern and syllabus as provided in the official notification for SSC CPO 2024. Each question of the English Comprehension section will carry 1 mark and for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the overall score. The syllabus of this section for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is provided in the table below for the reference of the candidates.

3. Topic-Wise Weightage of the English Comprehensions Section

In the table below, we have provided the candidates with the number of questions asked for the various topics in the English Comprehension section of the SSC CPO Paper 1 Exam. Analyzing this detail can help the candidates craft the proper strategy for the preparation of this section in such a way that helps them score more than 45 marks.

4. Learning Concepts and Practicing Questions

The preparation for the English Comprehension section of the SSC CPO is different from other sections as it is not a case to learn the definition of any terminologies, formulas or facts & figures. The knowledge of the concepts of this section is embedded in the use of these concepts in reading, writing and speaking correct English. However, in reference to the CPO exam, the candidates need to learn the basic vocabulary and rules of English grammar to solve the questions presented to them in the exam.

The candidates need to practice these concepts. The most authentic source for exam-level questions is the previous year’s question papers. These papers should be used in a year-wise and topic-wise manner to help the candidates identify their strong and weak areas and adjust their preparation strategy accordingly. The PYQs are the most useful to practice vocabulary and grammar questions as sometimes these get repeated in the exam.

To practice comprehension, the candidates should attempt the various close tests and passage-based questions asked by the commission across all the exams conducted by it over the past few years. They are also advised to read as much as possible to make themselves comfortable with a wide range of topics.

5. Revision and Testing

This is one of the most important steps involved in the preparation process for the SSC CPO Exam 2024. The candidates need to test themselves on the concepts they have learned during the preparation for which attempting sectional as well as full-length tests are very helpful.

The sectional tests help them identify strong and weak areas of the syllabus that they need to work on. The full-length tests can help them manage the time available for the exam better and maximize their overall score.

SSC CPO English Comprehension Preparation Tips

The English Comprehension section unlike other sections requires a very organic approach in its preparation. To score more than 45 marks in the English section of the SSC CPO Exam 2024, the candidates need to have a good grip on the various aspects of this section as mentioned in the syllabus section of the official notification. The candidates should keep the following points in mind before, during and after the preparation phase for the CPO exam.

• The topics mentioned in the detailed notification are quite open-ended and the candidates need to regularly go through the questions asked in the recently held exams to get an idea about the level and type of questions they need to prepare for the English Comprehension questions.
• The candidates are advised to solve the English comprehension questions asked in the other exams conducted by SSC such as CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS, etc. to get an idea about the range and standard of the latest pattern followed in this section.
• The process of revision and testing should be integrated with the preparation as soon as possible to help the candidates keep a check on the concepts learned and identify the areas of the syllabus that they need to improve upon.
• Maintaining handwritten notes for each topic is an important practice for the preparation process and it comes in handy before the exams to cover a large number of topics in little time.
• Attempting Short tests and quizzes for the various topics of the English Comprehension section is very useful in refreshing the concepts in a short span of time and can be done during breaks in the daily preparation schedule.