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Chapter 2: Spelling & One-Word Substitution
Vocabulary
4 topics
What this chapter covers
The 4 topics below make up Spelling & One-Word Substitution in the SSC CGL exam. Click any topic to open its notes, examples and practice test.
1Spelling Rules
2Commonly Misspelt Words
3One-Word Substitution (People)
4One-Word Substitution (General)
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Spelling rules & cues
| "i before e" | except after c — believe, receive |
|---|---|
| Double the consonant | before -ed/-ing on short-vowel words: stop → stopping |
| Silent letters | know, hour, doubt, psychology |
| One-word sub method | identify the key idea, then recall the term |
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