{"id":12917,"date":"2017-11-02T11:47:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T06:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=12917"},"modified":"2018-01-03T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T09:13:57","slug":"ibps-po-mains-descriptive-writing-section-preparation-expected-topics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-po-mains-descriptive-writing-section-preparation-expected-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Mains 2017 | Descriptive Writing Test : How To Prepare, Expected Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The IBPS PO prelims are over and it&#8217;s time to gear up for IBPS PO Mains 2017, which will be conducted on 26th November, 2017. The PO mains paper also consists of a descriptive writing section which is qualifying in nature. In this post we would be covering all the aspects:\u00a0question types,\u00a0how to\u00a0prepare, the evaluation criteria and some DOs and DONTs\u00a0for this section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let us first take a look at the exam pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>IBPS PO 2017 : Main\u00a0Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=blogdc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IBPS-PO-2017-Mains.png\" alt=\"IBPS PO 2017 Mains\" width=\"655\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IBPS-PO-2017-Mains.png 655w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IBPS-PO-2017-Mains-150x29.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IBPS-PO-2017-Mains-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Main exam also consists of an <strong>English Language Descriptive Writing Test<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions : 1 on essay writing; \u00a01 on letter writing ( Total : 2 )<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maximum Marks : 25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Time Allotted : 30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>IBPS PO 2017 Mains : Descriptive Writing Section<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There will be two questions : Essay Writing and Letter Writing<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/2017\/05\/19\/bank-po-descriptive-writing-evaluation-criteria-sample-essay-sample-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Click Here To Read : Sample Essay With Proper Analysis<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/2017\/05\/19\/bank-po-descriptive-writing-evaluation-criteria-sample-essay-sample-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Click Here To Read : Sample Letter &#8211; Proper Format<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before we start discussing about the how to&#8217;s, it&#8217;s important to address the time allocation for these. Since essay is a longer writing piece than a letter it&#8217;s essential to divide the total time accordingly. Also, it&#8217;s comparatively easier to write a letter because it&#8217;s a crisp piece of writing whereas in an essay when has to be elaborate and structured at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><i>IBPS PO Mains | Descriptive Writing : Evaluation Criteria<\/i><\/strong><\/span><i><\/i><\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Although there is no set criteria according to which the descriptive section paper is evaluated, there are some common things that are taken into consideration for marking. These are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Content:\u00a0<\/strong>Address\u00a0the topic from\u00a0differing viewpoints and\u00a0cover various aspects.\u00a0Also provide details, examples and explanations. These should\u00a0cogently support\u00a0your point of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Formal Requirement: <\/strong>Especially for letters,\u00a0strictly adhere to the prescribed format.\u00a0It&#8217;s absence\u00a0may cause a deduction in your marks. For essays, make sure you don&#8217;t exceed the mentioned word limit. Also, structure the essay in multiple paragraphs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Development, Structure and Coherence:\u00a0<\/strong>How well the topic has been understood and explained is main criteria of evaluating any piece of descriptive writing. Make sure you address each of the following while developing any essay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=blogdc\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11438 size-full\" title=\"IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png\" alt=\"IBPS, IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png 336w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Does each paragraph contain just one idea or concept?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Does the\u00a0evidence presented support the writer&#8217;s\u00a0argument?\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Does this paper have a beginning (introduction), a middle (body), and an end (conclusion)?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Grammar:<\/strong>\u00a0An essay may be logically presented, it may have a variety of ideas, but if the grammar is bad, it makes the entire essay &#8216;not so good&#8217;.\u00a0Create simple\u00a0but correct sentence structures and convey your thoughts effectively.\u00a0Take care of the following:-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">proper punctuation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">full and complete sentences<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">consistent verb tense, voice, and third-person usage (essays are normally written in third person)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Vocabulary &amp; Spelling:\u00a0<\/strong>Again we would like to clarify that a test taker is not expected to use &#8220;high &#8211; fi&#8221; English words. As long as you have the right word for an idea, that&#8217;s good. A simple example of this would be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to say &#8220;very good&#8221;, say &#8220;excellent&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Also, avoid spelling mistakes as they point to a careless attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/discuss.oliveboard.in\/?ref=blogdc\" target=\"_blank\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Post Your Essay\u00a0| Get It Evaluated By\u00a0Peers\u00a0Here<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>IBPS PO Mains | Descriptive Writing : How To Prepare<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Read<\/u><\/strong><u><\/u>: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take out time to read a variety of text from Newspapers, Magazines, Novels, etc. every day. While reading, notice the structure of the narrative and the tone used for different articles by the authors. If you don\u2019t understand a particular word, look it up immediately on the dictionary. This exercise will help you get an idea about different writing structures and improve your vocabulary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Write<\/u><\/strong><u><\/u>: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Start writing! Pick a topic at random and write whatever you know about that topic. The <em>Staff Selection Commission<\/em> has introduced the descriptive paper in order to test the writing abilities of their candidates, since they will be required to write official communiqu\u00e9 once they\u2019re selected for the post. So, start writing essays on topics.<\/span><u><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=blogdc\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11438 size-full\" title=\"IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png\" alt=\"IBPS, IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png 336w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Edit<\/u><\/strong><u><\/u>: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once you\u2019re done writing, it is now time to edit and give it a proper structure. Editing essentially means discarding words or paragraphs from your essay that don\u2019t support the main idea, putting it in a proper structure and checking if there are any grammatical mistakes. Once you have structured your writing, discarded unwanted details and checked to ensure there are no grammatical mistakes, it\u2019s now time to get your writing analyzed from another person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Analyze &amp; Evaluate<\/u><\/strong>: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s a good idea to let another person (preferably one who is good at writing) analyze and evaluate your writing. Feedback is essential to know what your writing is lacking and to make it better. Take the feedback in a positive spirit, improvise your writing and avoid making the same mistakes again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Practice<\/u><\/strong><u><\/u>: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Continue this cycle of writing, editing, analyzing and evaluating till you\u2019re satisfied with your essay or pr\u00e9cis. Practice reading every day and writing as many essays and pr\u00e9cises as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IBPS PO Mains | Descriptive Writing : Important DOs and DONTs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make a time strategy while you practice. For eg: If it\u2019s 15 minutes for one essay, then have 5 -7- 3 plan where you spend 5 minutes planning, 8 minutes typing and then 2 minutes to read through the final essay to eliminate any grammatical or spelling errors. Make sure you do get the time to read and check for any errors. You can tweak the time-break up and choose one that works for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stick to the word limit provided. If no word limit is provided, try to limit your essay to around 250-300 words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Avoid using colloquial, slang, SMS \u2018lingo\u2019 while you type. No using of \u201cI\u2019m\u201d, \u201cwat\u201d, \u201cthx\u201d,\u201dASAP\u201d, \u201cgr8\u201d etc. or use informal language such as \u2018veggies\u2019 instead of vegetables, \u2018Kids\u2019 instead of Children, \u2018Anyway\u2019 instead of Nevertheless etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=blogdc\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11438 size-full\" title=\"IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png\" alt=\"IBPS, IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png 336w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use simple language. Even if your vocabulary is very strong, use words and sentences that you believe most of the readers will understand. No extra points are given for using difficult words that very few understand. In fact, it can be detrimental. For eg: \u201cThe <strong>deleterious<\/strong> effects of smoking\u2026. \u201d vs \u201d The <strong>harmful<\/strong> effects of smoking\u2026 \u201c<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do NOT use \u201cI think\u2026\u201d, \u201cI feel\u2026 \u201d , \u201cIn my opinion\u201d etc. Avoid the use of first person and second person pronouns throughout the essay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do NOT make broad generalizations such as \u201cEveryone knows that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister\u201d. Instead one could say\u00a0 that \u201cSeveral people believe that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister\u201d and this statement can be supported by text in the essay.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IBPS PO Mains | Descriptive Writing : Sample Topics for Practice<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Consequences of Brexit <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Merger of SBI with its associates <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Resentment over 7th Pay Commission <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) formation <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Rising NPAs of Indian Banks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">India&#8217;s NSG Debacle <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"_5yl5\" style=\"color: #000000;\">What to expect from the new RBI Governor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\":am.co\" class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #000000;\">7% Growth in Indian Economy : Figures and Realities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\":am.co\" class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Make In India : Where we have reached<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span id=\":am.co\" class=\"tL8wMe EMoHub\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Modi Government : Achievements and Challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=blogdc\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11438 size-full\" title=\"IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png\" alt=\"IBPS, IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics IBPS PO Mains 2017 Descriptive Writing Section Preparation Expected Topics\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS.png 336w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IBPS-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hope this helps you with your preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All The Best!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IBPS PO prelims are over and it&#8217;s time to gear up for IBPS PO Mains 2017, which will be<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,31,1212,65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-bank-exams","category-featured","category-ibps-po","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>IBPS PO Mains 2017 | Descriptive Writing Section | Preparation | Expected Topics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this post we would be covering all the aspects:\u00a0question types,\u00a0how to\u00a0prepare, the evaluation criteria and some dos &amp; 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