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Knowing the Syllabus is an important part of your preparation for Bank PO exams. But equally important is having a good strategy. Here is good way to prepare English for SBI PO 2017. Download as PDF (https://testbook.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How-to-Prepare-English-
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for-SBI-PO-2017-in-1-Month.pdf) The English Section for the SBI PO exam can be broadly divided into 4 parts as given below. We will include individual strategies for each section to Prepare English for SBI PO 2017 in this article.
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1. Vocabulary 2. Grammar
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3. Reading Comprehension
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4. Verbal Ability
ß Download Testbook ‘WIN’ (Magzine) Directly from Here (https://testbook.com/blog/testbook-win-sbi-po-preparation-free-issue/) In SBI PO Prelims 2017 Exam, English section can ask the above 4 components in any of the following patterns given in order of priority:
Pattern Priority 1: Reading Comprehension – 10 Qs (including 4 Qs from Synonyms & Antonyms) Close Test – 10 Qs Error Spotting – 10 Qs
Pattern Priority 2: Reading Comprehension – 7/8 Qs (NO Qs from Synonyms & Antonyms) Close Test – 8/7 Qs Error Spotting – 10 Qs Fill in the blanks – 5 Qs
Pattern Priority 3: Reading Comprehension – 10 Qs (including 4 Qs from Synonyms & Antonyms) Close Test – 5 Qs Error Spotting – 5 Qs Parajumble – 5 Qs Fill in the Blanks – 5 Qs
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How to Prepare GRAMMAR in English for SBI PO 2017 There are two main topics in Grammar on which questions are asked in Prelims. Error Spotting Phrase Replacement #1. Grammar Õ Around 5-10 Qs in the paper will be based on basic Grammar concepts like Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Degrees of Comparison, Subject-Verb Agreement, Conjunctions, Parts of Speech, Standard Construction, Adverbs, Number in Nouns, etc.
Easy tips for learning English Grammar SBI PO (Part I) (https://testbook.com/blog/easy-tips-for-learning-english-grammarfor-sbi-po-part-i/) Easy tips for Learning English Grammar SBI PO (Part II) (https://testbook.com/blog/easy-tips-for-learning-english-grammarfor-sbi-po-part-ii/) #2. Even a short but solid preparation of basic grammar rules will go a long way in helping you. Try going through study notes for English on the internet (https://testbook.com/blog/category/english/page/5/). #3. Look for articles and lessons relevant to topics often asked like Error Spotting (https://testbook.com/blog/26-tips-for-spotting-errors-in-english-for-sbi-po/) and Gerunds (https://testbook.com/blog/11-rules-to-understand-gerunds-with-examples/). #4. Practice grammar questions thoroughly using free apps (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.testbook.tbapp&hl=en). You can do this even as you travel, helping you multitask and save time.
How to Prepare VOCABULARY in English for SBI PO 2017 You will find direct questions on the following topics: Cloze Test (5 or 10 blanks passage) Fill in the Blanks (double blanks) #1. Since this time IBPS is setting up the paper for SBI exam so there is very less probability of asking the questions from the topics like word association pair, phrase or idiom meaning and spelling. But you must be prepared for everything since you never know what is examiner mood. #2. Whenever you come across a new word, whether it is in a newspaper or in the article or in book, make sure to look it up in a dictionary or google it on your phones. This will also help you to enhance your understanding of the context of the passage for Reading Comprehension or Cloze Test. #3. Read the Mixbag study notes (https://testbook.com/blog/english-for-competitive-exams-module-1/) to understand contextual usage. #4. Try out Mnemonic Techniques to remember vocabulary (https://testbook.com/blog/? s=word+power+made+easy). This is an incredibly powerful way to quickly remember the meanings of often asked words in the exam. #5. Go through blogs to find articles on Vocabulary like Easily Confused Words (https://testbook.com/blog/easily-confused-words-tackled-in-english/) for e.g. Lose & Loose (https://testbook.com/blog/difference-between-lose-and-loose-with-idioms-and-meanings/). You should also read up on tips for Cloze Test (https://testbook.com/blog/8-tips-to-master-cloze-test-for-sbi-po/). #6. Practice sectional tests of English (https://testbook.com/blog/category/english-quiz/) every day.
How to Prepare READING COMPREHENSION in English for SBI PO 2017 #1. The passage will likely be based on topics like Banking & Economy (https://testbook.com/blog/tipsfor-reading-comprehensions-on-economics-banking-in-sbi-po/), Geo-Politics, Social Issues, Business etc. The good thing is that the questions will be directly based on the content of the passage. But you must be alert while choosing the correct option as the options are, sometimes, very similar. #2. The questions will be mainly Fact-Based, Inference Based and Vocabulary based. Some questions can also be asked on the Main Idea, Theme of Passage & author’s opinion. You may also be asked to draw Inferences based on your understanding of the passage. #3. Questions will be either 10 or 7/8. #4. The passages are of medium length, thus the habit of reading fast (https://testbook.com/blog/speedreading-techniques-for-reading-comprehension/) and understanding the intent of the passage needs to be developed to minimize the time and maximize the output. #5. Practice one comprehension question (https://testbook.com/blog/reading-comprehension-quiz-3-forbanking-insurance-exams/) daily from questions available on the Testbook app. Constant practice will help you achieve accuracy and minimize the time required. #6. Go through some tips (https://testbook.com/blog/general-tips-for-reading-comprehension-in-englishfor-sbi-po/) to iron out the mistakes you make in tackling RCs once you have done an analysis of previous year’s RCs.
How to Prepare VERBAL ABILITY in English for SBI PO 2017 #1. This section consists of a 6 sentence para jumble with 5 questions based on it. Learn how to effectively tackle them using these tips (https://testbook.com/blog/7-handy-tips-for-solving-parajumblesfor-sbi-po/). #2. Questions on sentence completion or paragraph completion may be asked, where you need to complete a sentence understanding the context of the sentence/paragraph. This is a relatively easy section. #3. Follow the logic of the passage while answering these questions. Always keep in mind the overall story, as the passage will always tell you a story with a definite beginning, middle and end. #4. Look for connecting words like conjunctions that will help you link the story well. #5. Since IBPS is conducting the exam so it is likely that they will experiment with the verbal ability section like they did in IBPS PO 2017. You can expect topics like Odd Sentence Out (https://testbook.com/blog/odd-sentence-out-tips-tricks/).
General Strategy to Prepare English for SBI PO #1. Remember that in the SBI PO Prelims exam, time is of essence. Do not spend more than 15 minutes on the English Section. Accuracy and speed can only be achieved by taking more mock tests and timing yourself while you take those tests. #2. Spend time studying basic rules of Grammar. These rules will help you crack many topics in the paper. Unlike Vocabulary, the rules and concepts are often repeated. So if you practice enough, you will likely secure 5-10 marks in the paper. #3. It is advisable if you start with the Vocabulary section first as you can get several marks in one go. Also, it is the fastest to get through. Get to the Reading Comprehension section next. After a quick reading make sure to attempt the fact and vocab based questions in the RC before you attempt the inference/theme/main idea based questions. The Verbal Ability section should come next because it is relatively easy and scoring. If your Grammar is weak, attempt it last as it might be a little tricky and hence time consuming. We hope you found this article illuminating! Now go prepare English for SBI PO 2017! SBI PO Prelims Study Plan 2017 (https://testbook.com/blog/sbi-po-prelims-study-schedule-pdf/) SBI PO Cut Offs 2016 (https://testbook.com/blog/expected-cut-off-for-sbi-po-2016/) Questions Asked in SBI PO 2016 (https://testbook.com/blog/questions-asked-in-sbi-po-2016/) Strategy to Attempt SBI PO Prelims 2017 Paper (https://testbook.com/blog/sbi-po-prelims-exam-pattern-strategyorder/) Detailed SBI PO Prelims Syllabus with study material & Guidelines to Prepare (https://testbook.com/blog/sbi-po-syllabus-guide-prelims/)
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