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[Studyplan] IBPS CWE PO/MT: English, Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Arragenment

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English Topicwise Breakup for IBPS PO/MT IBPS English compared to other exams Booklist for English Section Non-Grammar part 1. #1: Comprehension 2. #2: Sentence Arrangement 3. #3: Vocabulary 5. Grammar part 1. Prepositions 2. Phrasal Verbs 3. Singular Plural related 4. Grammar rules

English for IBPS PO/MT

We can classify English MCQs into two parts Grammar Non-Grammar sentence correction sentence arrangement fill in the blanks reading comprehension vocabulary (synonym antonyms) lets observe the breakup now

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2011 5 passages with 1 question each.1 passage with 7 Qs1 Comprehension passage with 8 Qs 20 NonSentenceArrangement 5 Grammar 5 (separate Vocabulary individual questions on vocabulary) Subtotal (Non30 Grammar) Fill in the blanks(one questions with two 5 plausible answers) Fill in the blanks (one Grammar paragraph with many 15 blanks) Sentence Correction 0 Subtotal (Grammar) Total (Grammar+NonGrammar) 20 50

Topic

2012 Only one Passage that contains 15 questions, out of them 7 on vocabulary (synonym-antonyms) 15 5 0 (Vocabulary questions embedded within comprehension) 20 5

10 16 30 50
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Note: In 2013s exam, there will be 40 marks from English MCQ section (instead of 50 in earlier exams).

IBPS English compared to other exams

1. Unlike SSC, this doesnt have dedicated questions on idioms and phrases. 2. IBPSs Vocabulary based questions are easier than the level asked in SSC-CGL and CDS exam. 3. Unlike SSC, there are no questions on spelling-correction, active-passive, direct-indirect speech. 4. In SSC and CAT, one sentence arrangement case is followed by one question only. Here in IBPS, one sentence arrangement case is followed by 5 questions. 5. In 2012s paper, one extremely-lengthy passage is followed by 15 questions. Reminds me of the old CAT papers, they too used to give extremely lengthy passages- but only 5 questions on individual passage. 6. Like SSC CGL, youre given a passage followed by 5-10 blanks. 7. In SSC-CGL, one fill in the blanks= has only one answer. Here youve to pick two answers for each blank.

Booklist for English Section of IBPS PO

Any one book on IBPS/BankPO Paper sets(for practicing MCQs on English, Data Interpretation, Banking etc.) 1. Arihants paperset of previous Bank PO exams 2. Kiran Prakashans Practice book workbook for IBPS
PO/MT (with FREE CD for computer test)

3. If youve paperset from any other publication, thatll also work just fine. for comprehension + sentence arrangement, you can rely on ^paperset+pagalguy.com for vocabulary, use wordweb software(free) But for sentence correct and fill in the blanks, you first need a clear grasp over grammar. Plenty of books in the market, use anyone, even second hand used book also works just fine. Example 1. Objective general English by SP Bakshi (Arihant
Publication) 2. Compulsory English for Civil and Judicial Service by AP Bhardwaj (TMH Publication)

Any one book on English grammar

Non-Grammar part
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#1: Comprehension
Only one solution= Practice. Then Where to get truckload of practice? well there are many ways 1. Paperset by Arihant / Kiran Prakashan 2. Previous papers of Combined Defense Service (CDS) exam (available on official site of UPSC) 3. Last two years UPSC CSAT Aptitude Papers. (although difficulty level would go in a different direction, but theyre worth solving) You should give yourself a target to solve 3-5-10 passages every day.

#2: Sentence Arrangement

Some tricks explained in this article: http://www.pagalguy.com/news/solve-para-jumble-questions-using-chota-rajanmethod-poriborton-strategy-other-easy-tricks-a-8782987 Again, only one solution= Practice. Then Where to get truckload of practice? 1. PO Paperset of Arihant/ Kiran Prakashan 2. Previous papers of CDS 3. In Pagalguy.com forum youll find a dedicated thread for sentence arrangement (parajumble) questions. Follow it. click me Sample Question from 2011s Paper Instructions: Rearrange the following seven sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. A. To elaborate briefly on these characteristics and dimensions that the author is talking about NRMs are general tests intended to be used to classify students by percentile for measuring either aptitude or proficiency for admissions into or placement within a programme. B. Contrastingly, the CRM, such as a locally produced achievement test, measures absolute performance that is compared only with the learning objective, hence a perfect score is theoretically obtainable by all students who have a mastery of the pre- specified material, or conversely, all students may fail the test. C. In most of these books, the authors classify a measurement strategy as either norm-referenced (NRM) or criterion-referenced (CRM). D. Another author points out how the type of interpretation that an NRM offers is the relative performance of the students compared with that of all the others resulting in, ideally, a bell curve distribution. E. Numerous books on constructing and using language tests have been written by
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various authors. F. CRMs, on the other hand, are more specific achievement or diagnostic tests intended to be used for motivating students by measuring to what per cent they have achieved mastery of the taught or learned material. G. One of the authors clearly delineates the differences of these two types by focusing on the categories of test characteristics and logistical dimensions. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement? 1) G 2)B 3)C 4)D 5)E Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement? 1) A 2)B 3)C 4) F 5)E Which of the following should be the SEVENTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement? 1) A 2)B 3)C 4) D 5) E Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement? 1) A 2)B 3)G 4) D 5) E Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement? 1) A 2) B 3) C 4)D 5) F

#3: Vocabulary
Synonym, antonym questions are usually based on the comprehension passage. (except 2011s paper) Hence it doesnt pose as big challenge as absolute vocabulary questions asked in SSC/CDS. But you must be clear about the usage of certain confusing words. Because they might indirectly come in the sentence correct / fill in the blanks. For example: CONFUSING WORD 1. Advice=as an object you give it to somebody. 2. Advise=as verb, the activity of giving advice. WRONG Doctor adviced him to avoid desi-liquor. RIGHT Doctor advised him to avoid desi-liquor.

I dont need your advise.

I dont need your advice.

During interrogation,

During interrogation,
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3. Allude=hint 4. Elude=evade

5. 6.

7. 8.

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Shiva eluded to the previous crimes of Asaram. Asaram alluded policesummons for many days. Bank Managers apprise their POs against the number of mutual fund policies sold. Appraise=Evaluate Apprise=inform Bank Managers appraise their POs about the number of mutual fund policies to be sold. Kasab ordered the Stationary=not move, hostages to remain stationery stand still. Stationery=pen,pencil Flipkart offers great etc. discounts on stationary products. Its so hard to find work in Bollywood. its=it is A lie gets halfway around its=possessive of it the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

Shiva alluded to the previous crimes of Asaram. Asaram eluded policesummons for many days. Bank Managers appraise their POs against the number of mutual fund policies sold. Bank Managers apprise their POs about the number of mutual fund policies to be sold. Kasab ordered the hostages to remain stationary Flipkart offers great discounts on stationery products. Its so hard to find work in Bollywood. A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

Whenever you solve comprehension passages at home or read any English book/newspaper/web-article, you should note down any unfamiliar words in a separate diary. Download and Install a free software called Wordweb (http://wordweb.info/free/) Look up the meaning of those words in wordweb software, note down the meanings in the same diary. Revise this diary once in a while. Dont stop this exercise after the exam is over. Continue it, until youre selected in your dream job. Sample Vocabulary Questions from 2011s Exam Instructions: Below is given a single word with its meaning in different contexts as options. You haveto select all those options which are synonyms of the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5) which represents all those synonyms. 1. LABOUR (A) expedite(B) to move faster(C) controlled (D)toil 1. MEAN (A) imply (B) understand(C) average(D)characterized by malice
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1. Only (D) 2. Both (A) and (C) 3. Only (B), (C) and (D) 4. Only (A), (C) and (D) 5. All (A),(B), (C) and (D) 2. ALONE: (A) exclusively(B) morose(C) solitary (D) human being 1. Only (A) 2. Both (A) and (C) 3. Both (B) and (C) 4. Only (A), (C) and (D) 5. All (A),(B), (C) and (D)

1. Only(C) 2. Both (A) and .(D) 3. Only (A), (C) and (D) 4. Only (A), (B) and(D) 5. All (A), (B), (C) and (D) 2. REGULAR: (A) present(B) common(C) indiscriminate (D) uniform 1. Only(D) 2. Both (B) and (D) 3. Both (A) and (C) 4. Only (B), (C) and (D) 5. All (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Grammar part
In grammar, they ask two types of questions 1. sentence correction 2. Fill in the blanks. In IBPS-2012, we can see that 30 out 50 English questions were from grammar part only. English grammar is made up of many rules and caveats, but from competitive exam point of view, you dont need to cover everything. Focus on following areas first:

Prepositions
Often, the sentence correction / Fill in the blanks questions will test your understanding of prepositions. For example WRONG What is the time in your watch? We traveled in train. He was trembling in rage. There was an interesting show in TV. RIGHT What is the time by your watch? We traveled by train. He was trembling with rage. There was an interesting show on TV

So you must be clear about the usage of prepositions from your grammar book / via internet.

Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs do not always follow the rules of preposition.Example phrasal verb right use wrong use
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look down on=consider inferior come down with=become sick

Most parents look down on the government schools. My brother came down with typhoid last week.

Most parents looks down upon the government schools. My brother came down from typhoid last week.

So, mugup the list of common phrasal verbs + examples, from your grammar book / via internet.

Singular Plural related

This is another favorite area for sentence correction and fill in the blanks. WRONG I like these kind of flowers None of the factors are relevant A list of contributing factors are being complied. Once Ive formatted this harddisk, Ive five more PC to repair. He has two sister-in-laws I made five cup of teas A box of illegal drugs were found in his car. RIGHT I like these kinds of flowers None of the factors is relevant. A list of contributing factors is being complied. Once Ive formatted this harddisk, Ive five more PCs to repair. He has two sisters-in-law. I made five cups of tea. A box of illegal drugs was found in his car.

Similar rules are scattered in the topics of adjectives, pronouns, noun, subject-verb agreement etc. Hence youve to study the grammar rules.

Grammar rules
From your grammar books, Study the grammar rules of noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, verb, conjugation, articles, active-passive, direct-indirect, parallelism, embedded question, with examples for sentence correction. Finally solve maximum number of questions from old question papers for BankPO, CDS, SSC, LIC etc. If you come across any unique rule/case for sentence correction, note it in your diary for future reference.

Sample Q. Sentence correction from IBPS-2012

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is No error, the answer is 5. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
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1 The Government has asked individuals The power tariff had already Despite of curfew This comes As the prison will get The area was plunged into The poll contestants approached The country has The Management feels that

2 with income of over 10 lakhs to been increased twice in in some areas, minor at a time an official telephone facility soon, the prisoners darkness mid a wave of the commission complaining that the hoardings adequate laws but problems the employees of the organisation are

electronic file tax something which No returns for the year was optional till last error 2011-12, year the last 15 months and the Electricity Board had also communal incidents were reported when fund allocation levied additional monthly charges to consumers. No Error

from different areas No of the walled city. Error is been doubled. No Error No Error No Error No Error No Error No Error No Error

wont have to make through smuggled calls in discreet mobile phones. manner cheering and shouting violated the code of conduct arise when these are not non-productive, and do not want slogans like Save The Earth. and influenced public perception. implemented in letter and spirit. to work hard.

sensitising and As far the in villages is have to make a start educating the issue of land concerned, people from their villages villagers about this encroachment will by issue.

Sample Q. Fill in the Blanks from previous IBPS

1. ____ before the clock struck 8 on Saturday night, India Gate was swamped with people wearing black tee-shirts and holding candles. (A) Minutes(B) Time(C) Later(D) Quickly(E) Since(F) Seconds 1. (B) and (E) 2. (A) and (C) 3. (A) and (F) 4. (B) and (D) 5. (C) and (E) 2. The States should take steps to _____ the process of teachers` appointments as the Centre has already sanctioned six lakh posts. (A) fasten(B) move(C)
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hasten(D) speed(E) early(F) quicken 1. (D) and (F) 2. (A) and (C) 3. (C) and (F) 4. (D) and (E) 5. (B) and (D) 3. A senior citizens son ____ threatened her every day and physically harmed her, forcing her to transfer her property to him. (A) superficially (B) mistakenly (C) allegedly (D) miserably (E) doubtfully (F) purportedly 1. (C) and (F) 2. (A) and (E) 3. (C) and (E) 4. (D) and (F) 5. (A) and (C) 4. Medical teachers said that the management had continued to remain ____ to their cause leading to the stretching of their strike. (A) unmoved (B) lethargic (C) unconcerned (D) apathetic (E) indifferent (F) bored 1. (B) and (C) 2. (C) and (F) 3. (A) and (E) 4. (A) and (D) 5. (D) and (E) 5. The parents had approached the high court to ____ the government order after their children, who passed UKG, were denied admission by a school. (A) void(B) quash(C) annul(D) stay(E) lift(F) post 1. (A) and (D) 2. (B) and (C) 3. (C) and (E) 4. (E) and (F) 5. (C) and (D)

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