How to Score 30+ in English Language for IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam

The English Language part in the IBPS PO Mains Exam can be a tough section of the paper. However, scoring 30 marks or more in it is quite possible, with the right preparation and revision strategy. This section tests comprehension part, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills. You need to have a smart plan to approach all the topics of the English syllabus to improve speed and accuracy in solving different types of questions. In this blog, we will walk you through the weightage of topics, important tips and tricks, and mock tests to reach your goal of scoring 30+ marks in English.

Weightage of Topics in English Language for IBPS PO Mains Exam

It is important to prioritize the scoring topics effectively. This can only happen if you well know the weightage of topics in the English Language. The Reading Comprehension or RC section generally has the highest weightage. It is followed by Vocabulary and Grammar. So, you need to have a well-rounded preparation strategy that should focus on these areas to make sure you can face each question type confidently. Given below are all the topics approximate weightage that you need to master:

Topics	Expected Weightage
Reading Comprehension	12-15 marks
Vocabulary	5-8 marks
Grammar	5-8 marks
Verbal Ability	5-7 marks
Fill in the Blanks	3-5 marks

5 Strategies on How to Achieve 30+ in English Language for IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam

You can increase your overall score in the Mains exam by scoring 30 plus score in the English Language section.  The fulfillment of this goal requires good topic-wise planning and sufficient practice. Follow the proven seven tips below to prepare for this part of the exam efficiently and ensure you score the highest possible score in each of the topics.

1. Begin your preparation & revision by mastering the fundamentals

Grammar is the spirit of the English section. It impacts both grammar-based sections as well the other sections such as Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability. Therefore, it is important to review simple concepts in the grammar of tenses, subject/verb agreement issues, and proper use of prepositions, conjunctions, and modifiers. It will also be very beneficial to get into the practice of pointing out grammar mistakes you find in your regular reading sessions. Use grammar books to refresh what you have learned and attempt solving questions from previous papers to understand the usage of those rules.

2. Learn 10 to 20 new words a day to master Vocabulary

Questions related to vocabulary such as synonyms, antonyms, and cloze tests are an important part of the English Language section. To improve your reading capability, you need to read newspaper articles either from The Hindu or The Indian Express to improve it. Your daily goal should be to try to learn at least 10 to 20 new words or more and practice with them daily. Ensure that you write down any new word you come across plus its meaning, you then write how that word can be used in a concept or a sentence to enable you to remember it when in a similar situation.

3. Make Reading Comprehension Daily Routine

The Reading Comprehension part is the most important in this section. Therefore, improving your reading and understanding skills will benefit you. Choose editorials, opinion pieces, and reports, and try to read them regularly. You need to try to master the art of finding out what the text is generally about and what proof they’re trying to provide. When reading through passages try to summarize the passage in your own words and set a timer to increase your reading speed. Take special note of questions related to inference questions, those based on fact and vocabulary. These questions recur more often in exams.

4. Improve your Verbal Ability skills

In the Verbal Ability part, you’ll have to deal with questions where you’ll have to find errors or mistakes and rearrange sentences. It will test your logical ability as well as the clarity. The questions where you’ll be asked to rearrange questions and find words and phrases that connect well to form a logical structure of the sentence. The key to mastering answering such questions is to start by practicing with easy and shorter passages first and then move on to tougher ones. The best trick is to train your mind to find the incorrect usage of verb/verbs and look for the modifiers that are misplaced.

5. Targeted practice through Mock Tests

Mock Tests are one of the most effective tools in terms of preparing for the exams. It is suggested to attempt as many mock tests as possible focusing on the English Language test every couple of days. These tests will make you realize your shortcomings in Vocabulary, Grammar, or Reading Comprehension tests and the feedback will help you improve. After each test, you’ll be given feedback after going through your answers to understand your mistakes. That is why, by paying special attention to these specific weaknesses, you can advance step by step and feel more confident about clearing the real exam.

How to Prepare for the IBPS PO Descriptive Test?

The English Language section of the IBPS PO Mains 2024 exam will also include a Descriptive Test, in addition to an objective test. You can also boost your overall English score by boosting your score in the IBPS PO Descriptive Test. Given below are 4 tips to face this section successfully and score well in it:

• Know what format and type of questions are asked in this part of the exam. You can do so by going through previous years’ papers. In this test, you’ll have to write an essay writing, a letter, and a precis.
• Practice with different topics for essays, letters, and precis to improve your writing skills. Choose essay topics that are related to Banking. Plus, practice both formal and informal types of letters.
• ‘Build a strong vocabulary, practice different sentence structures, and master grammar rules to improve your objective as well as descriptive scores.
• Try to write under pressure. Practice at the speed that recreates exam conditions in order to increase flexibility.

Conclusion

IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam has a lot of scope for securing 30+ in the English Language section if you work out a proper strategy with practice and revision. Identify the zones of the exam which includes Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar as main components, and then practice through simulated tests. Regarding the use of study aids, make sure to be consistent with your practice, and use flashcards and short notes for the last revision.

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