How to Score 25+ in SBI Clerk Prelims English
How to Score 25+ in SBI Clerk Prelims English: The SBI Clerk Prelims exam for 2023-24 will commence soon. Candidates aspiring to join the illustrious role of SBI Clerk in this recruitment should already by preparing for the Prelims. The Prelims exam will test three subjects – Quant, Reasoning, and English. Of this, English feel intimidating to a lot of candidates. This need not be the case. The following article will provide you topper certified tips for your English section preparation that will help you score 25+ out of 30.
So How To Improve Upon Your English Preparation?
A lot of candidates find the English language difficult to grasp due to lack of practice. It is not enough to just know grammar rules or fancy words, you should know their application, their appropriate use, what they mean and in what context they may or may not work. Candidates should try and make sure that the reading they do and the rules or vocabulary they practice are well-ingrained and practised. Here’s how you can achieve this:
- Understand the tonality and voice of a writer. When you read editorials in the newspaper or passages for Reading Comprehension, a big clue to most answers is the tone of the writer. Is it an objective report? Is it a narration, or is it an argument for or against an idea? That will clear the intention of the passage.
- Do not burn yourself out with mock tests for each section, space them out such that the analysis of each mock test is applied and worked on properly.
- Go through the explanation of every question from your learner dashboard on the Oliveboard App or website.
- English is all about those “small” errors. We suggest aligning yourself with quality mock tests and only going for quality and accuracy while selecting one for you.
- Attempt RC in Last. Attempt Para jumble in the last if it’s a traditional one but attempt it in the first go if it’s of new pattern.
The author has travelled from scoring 4-5 marks to 28 marks in the English Section of SBI Clerk Prelims because he was convinced that anyone could do it. So can you.
English Language Section Of SBI Clerk Prelims
You’ll normally have 20 minutes for 30 questions in SBI Clerk Prelims. With the increased competition candidates need to attempt 28-30 questions. Doing so requires a harmonious sync of speed and accuracy. It is important to distribute the time to all the topics precisely and devise a sequence of topics you are going to attempt. Your approach to solving a Reading comprehension can be the game changer as well. Let’s have a look at the ideal time spent on different types of questions in the English section.
| Section | Ideal Amount of Time Spent |
| Reading Comprehension | 5 minutes (approx.) |
| English Grammar | 4 minutes |
| Vocabulary | 4 minutes |
| Fillers | 2 minutes |
| Verbal Ability | 5 minutes |
Mocks test ahead of the exam helps you figure out your ideal time spent for different topics of the English section.
Top 3 Things You Need To Know About SBI Clerk Exam
- There is sectional time, and you have no right of sectional preference.
- Attempt the exam like it’s your last exam.
- You just have to clear-cut off.
Things you should Not prepare just before SBI Prelims
- The Hindu Editorial – No one is going to check your vocabulary in the exam. You can argue about Antonyms and Synonyms but sadly reading editorials is not going to help in this regard.
- Building Vocabulary – Antonym/synonym can never be prepared before the exam as to crack that antonym/synonym question either you’ve to know all five options (which is very rare) or you have to understand the context of the paragraph (which is easy though).
We are not against editorials, but the issue lies in the way you read them. Here is a tip, “Read about every rule of grammar which is hidden between the lines, and then you’ll see the magic”.
On the other hand, creating and maintaining a separate vocabulary notebook is “reinventing the wheel”. You already have a vocabulary notebook book, and it comes printed. We call it a dictionary. If you are not a fan of printed materials, get a dictionary app.
Smart Way To Score 25+ In English of SBI Clerk Prelims
Also read :
How to Score 25+ in SBI Clerk Prelims English – FAQs
A1. To enhance your vocabulary, read diverse materials, note unfamiliar words, and use vocabulary-building tools regularly.
A2. Skim passages for the main idea, understand the author’s viewpoint, and manage time efficiently by allocating specific durations for each question.
A3. Revise essential grammar rules, practice with exercises, and refer to standard English usage resources to reinforce your understanding.
A4. Focus on time management during preparation, practice under timed conditions, identify strengths and weaknesses, and refine your strategy through regular mock tests.
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