SBI PO Prelims: Exam Pattern
|
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
|
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
How to score 30 Marks in the English Language Section?
English language section in SBI PO Prelims Exam consists of 30 questions of 30 marks for which the candidates are given 20 minutes of duration. As we all know that there are no sectional cut-offs in the SBI PO Exam, scoring maximum in the English language section will automatically increase the overall marks that the aspirants scored in the exam. Let us now discuss how a candidate can score up to 30 marks in the English language section of SBI PO Exam 2020.
Focus On Important topics like:
- Reading comprehension
- Para jumbles
- Spotting errors/sentence zeros/improvements
- Fillers
- Starters
- Phrasal verb
- Questions on synonym and antonym
- Spelling errors
- Cloze test
The majority of the questions that are asked in this section are from the above important topics that are why the candidate needs to have a thorough knowledge and a good hold on them.
Read daily:
Candidates who are appearing for any competitive exams that have the English language section must have good reading skills and ability. The candidates can ensure scoring good marks by easily answering the questions of the reading comprehension section, which is only possible if a candidate has the required reading ability/skills.
Candidates must read newspapers, editorials, novels, etc not only to increase the general awareness but also the reading skills and vocabulary.
Search for unknown words:
While going through the reading process candidates will come across some words that they had never heard of. Searching the meanings, synonyms, and antonyms of that word will familiarise the candidate with its different aspects, which is very important in terms of the English language section in banking exams.
Give mocks:
After preparing thoroughly for this section the best way to practice and analyze your performance is by giving mock tests. This will familiarise the candidates with the types of questions that are asked in the English language section and also give them an idea of the areas which need more practice and preparation.
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