How to Score 25+ Marks in the English Language for SBI PO Exam?

The English Language section of the SBI PO prelims exam is crucial as it is scoring and the English language is also important in our professional life. The total marks for this section is 30 and scoring a 25+ score would greatly enhance the probability of clearing the exam with flying colors. With the right strategy and execution, a candidate can achieve a 25+ score in this section. A candidate should be determined and consistent throughout the preparation!

SBI PO Syllabus For English Language

As they say “you can not defeat your enemies until you know who they are”. So to get familiar with your enemy which is the syllabus of the English Language section, check the list given below.

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Verbal Ability
• Vocabulary
• Sentence Improvement
• Para Jumbles
• Word Association
• Error Spotting
• Cloze test
• Fill in the blanks

How to Score 25+ Marks in the English Language for the SBI PO Exam?

To score 25+ in the English Language section of SBI PO Prelims candidates will need to focus on the following things mentioned in the article.

Strengthen The Basics: To enhance your score you will need a solid grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills. For Grammar, you should first clear your basics and then practice grammatical questions like sentence correction or error spotting on a daily basis. For Vocabulary and reading skills make it a habit to read newspaper articles, novels, etc daily.

Skills Sharpening: Solve SBI PO Previous Year Papers to get an idea of the pattern and difficulty of the questions asked. It will also help you in identifying your strong and weak topics. 

Attempt Sectional Tests: Practice the English Language sectional test so that you can improve time management and analyze which type of questions you can solve easily and which ones are time-consuming. Sectional tests and mocks should be practiced with a timer to get you familiar with the exam-like environment at your home or library.

Practice Time Management: In the English language section you get 20 minutes to attempt 30 questions which means 1 minute per question! So time management is crucial to score 25+ marks. Do not waste time on a single question, try to mark it for review and come back to it later if you have enough time left. Allocate different time to different types of questions based on their difficulty and length.

Focus on Accuracy: In the SBI PO Prelims Exam for each incorrect response, you lose 0.25 marks! So accuracy is important. Do not try to attempt the questions in which you are not confident enough.

Analyze the Mocks: It is important to analyze the mocks and sectionals that you have attempted so that you can improve and minimize your mistakes in the actual exam.

Keep Calm: Last but not least, try to be calm as being anxious would force you to make mistakes during the exam. Practice breathing exercises and meditation to keep your mind calm and focused.  Try to minimize distractions like social media during your preparation time as it will hamper your concentration and consistency.