The English section of the RBI Grade B exam Phase 1, for many candidates, can be the most difficult, while for others, it can be the easiest. It largely depends on how well they have prepared. If you achieve proficiency in the fundamentals or basics of English, you can easily secure maximum marks. However, remember that the RBI Grade B exam is one of the toughest banking exams in India, so its English section is no cakewalk either. In this blog, we will try to understand how you can achieve a 25+ score in the English section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam.
The preparation for English section of the Phase 1 exam demands sincere efforts and consistency. Make a routine to solve reading comprehension and grammar questions regularly. This daily practice will help you gain speed and accuracy to successfully face and solve such questions. In RBI Grade B Exam 2024 Phase 1, you have only 120 minutes with you for 200 minutes. With planning you can secure accurate attempts in English and get time to face Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. It is also important to know the most important and expected topics to make sure you master the topics that are sure to come in the exam. Given below are the most expected topics in the English language section for Phase 1.
| English Topics | Expected Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 10 |
| Grammar | 4 |
| Word Replacement | 6 |
| Single Fillers | 5 |
| Para Jumble | 5 |
| Total | 30 |
You first need to master all the important topics included in the English section or RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam to master it. Below, we have listed six key topics along with an effective method to master them. You should practice as many questions as possible related to these topics.
In reading comprehension, you need to understand the passage thoroughly and analyze it correctly. Take a passage, read it, and try to summarize it and then try to answer questions according to it.
Tip: Concentrate on the main concept and essential points of the passage to quickly find the answers.
You will need to fill in the blanks within a passage using context clues. You need to strengthen your grammar skills and vocabulary to excel in it.
Tip: Read the whole passage first before attempting to put in the blank the necessary word or phrase.
This involves reading successive sentences so that they may form coherent paragraph. Do more of identifying relative links and the coherence of the sentences. In para jumbles, you have to arrange the sentences in a way that they form a coherent paragraph.
Tip: Pay attention to the clues. To arrange the sentences correctly, focus on indicators or conjunctions.
This part challenges your ability to select the right words to fill the gaps in the sentences. Pay attention to grammar and, at the same time, on the context of the information. Before filling in the blanks, carefully read the entire passage and fully understand the context.
Tip: Try to understand what is in the whole sentence. Then, try to look into your memory base of grammar and sentence structure to find the right word that fits the sentence.
In this section, you have to complete the paragraph using the correct sentences. You must ensure that your answers are coherent and have a logical flow.
Tip: Practice error spotting questions as much as possible and revise grammar rules so you can easily and quickly spot grammatical mistakes.
You have to use the correct sentences to complete the paragraph in paragraph completion. You need to ensure that your responses maintain a logical flow or coherence.
Tip: Pay attention to the overall meaning of the paragraph. Select sentences that fit well with the context.
In the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam’s English Language section, you will be asked 30 questions worth 30 marks. You will have a total of 25 minutes to answer these questions. This section that tests candidates’ English skills. Follow the tips below along with topic-wise tips to increase your chances of scoring 25+ marks in this section of the Phase 1 exam.
Pay attention to the main idea and supporting details of the passage. Learn to smartly skim the passage to increase your speed. Don’t overthink and give answers directly from the passage. In other words, don’t answer based on your own assumptions.
For questions related to cloze tests, work on your vocabulary and grammar. First, read the given passage carefully and try to understand its context. Choose words that logically fit with the flow.
To solve para jumble-related questions, you should be good at using connectors like transition words and pronouns. Understand the logical flow of the sentences and then arrange them accordingly. To improve your accuracy and speed, practice daily. Practice will help you master this section.
To deal with fill-in-the-blanks questions, your grammar and vocabulary should be strong, especially your context-based vocabulary. Before selecting a word, read the sentence carefully. To make your task easier, eliminate any incorrect options right from the start.
For error spotting, the most important thing is your grammatical skills. This part also tests your grammatical skills. To master it, thoroughly understand grammatical rules and error patterns. Along with this, understand the use of subject-verb agreement and tenses well. Regular practice is essential so that you can quickly identify errors.
To deal with paragraph completion, understand the logical progression of the paragraph carefully. Observe how one idea connects to another and how the paragraph develops. Choose the option that suits best. To make it easier, read the sentence carefully before and after the gap/space.
Take as many mock tests as possible and take them daily. Try to understand where you are making errors. Accuracy matters a lot in this section. Therefore, dedicate as much time as possible to its practice. Focus on mock tests to ensure consistent improvement.
With consistency and hard work, you can score your target score in the upcoming Phase 1 exam. The only thing you need to do is: make the most of your study time and Practice, the exam is fast approaching. Practice through mock tests and previous years’ question papers. If you’ll follow the tips discussed above and master all the topics that matter the most in this section, nobody can stop you from scoring 25+ marks.
Reading Comprehension is the most critical topic, covering 10 questions in the exam.
Read the entire passage first to understand its context before filling in the blanks.
Focus on sentence connectors like transition words and pronouns to determine the logical flow.
Strengthen your grammar and context-based vocabulary to select the most suitable word.
Regularly take mock tests and analyze your mistakes and improve your accuracy levels.
Yes, with proper preparation and revision you can achieve this goal. Read the blog above to know more details.
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