NABARD Grade A Descriptive Writing Preparation 2024, Best Practice

Have you taken the NABARD GRADE A Phase 1 exam? Now sitting back and relaxing? It’s not time to relax yet because the Phase 2 exam is also coming, and descriptive English is a very important part of it. Online descriptive English is a part of General English, where 3 questions will be asked. These 3 questions will carry a total of 100 marks, and candidates will have to answer them within 90 minutes. You will need to type the descriptive answers using the keyboard. Therefore, preparing well for the descriptive paper is extremely necessary. This paper can increase your overall score. In this blog, we will discuss all the tips that can help you score the maximum marks in this section.

NABARD Grade A Descriptive Writing Preparation Strategy

Let’s take a deep dive into all the parts of the NABARD Grade A Descriptive Writing and know how to counter it successfully in the upcoming exam:

NABARD Grade A Mains Exam Pattern

NABARD Grade A Mains Examination, also known as Phase II, will be conducted online and will be a mix of MCQ and descriptive patterns.

NABARD Grade A 2024 Phase 2 Exam Pattern
Paper	Subject	Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper 1	General English	Online Descriptive	3	100	90 Minutes	Evaluates writing, analytical, and drafting skills through- : Essay (40 marks), Comprehension (20 marks) : Precis (20 marks) : Report/Para/Letter Writing (20 marks). Answers are to be typed using a keyboard.
Paper 2	Economic & Social Issues, Agriculture & Rural Development	Objective + Descriptive (2 parts)	Objective: 30	Objective: 50	Objective: 30 minutes	Descriptive answers can be typed in English or Hindi (Remington/Inscript keyboards).

NABARD Grade A Descriptive Writing 2024 – Topic Wise Preparation Tips

Let’s talk about the art of essay writing first.

1. Essay

An essay is a piece of writing that is penned on a given topic. It is usually divided into three important parts, known as its structure. They are: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. In a good essay, there should be no grammar or other mistakes. The ideas should be well connected and should gel together.

Introduction of The Essay:

1. Start by introducing the given topic. It should have opening lines that catch the attention of the reader. You can even begin the discussion with a quote concerning the topic.
2. Ensure that a shift from one idea to another more relevant one is done in the introduction part which is about the topic to be discussed.
3. It should offer the reader an idea of what they are to expect in terms of the layout of the essay In a logical sequence.
4. To be precise, the thesis statement often seems to be the most important part of an introduction, and the last one must always be the main argument.
5. The thesis statement or the main idea of the essay lets the reader know what the writer is planning to achieve in the essay and may reveal cases a writer is going to use.

Body of The Essay:

1. It includes your views on the given topic in detail. It consists of parts of the evidence and the support for the essay with some added value from the author. The body of your essay should have 3 to 4 paragraphs.
2. Every paragraph must also include an initial statement that relates to the main argument.
3. Ensure that there are transitional/connected sentences in the essay so that it has an easy flow.
4. Support your statements with vigorous real-life examples and make sure you have cited anything you’ve read or researched.
5. Every example given should relate to the given topic of discussion.
6. It should be well thought out and organized. Here are 3 common types:

Here are 3 common types:

• Chronological order: very suitable for stories as functions in line with time sequence.
• Spatial Order: useful for outlining the field, putting forward a concept movement from top to bottom.
• Emphatic Order: from the least important to the most important, which is the most suitable for college writing.

6. Stay within the word limit.

Conclusion of The Essay:

1. This part should summarise all the ideas or arguments made in this writing.
2. It should provide the summary of the main points of the paper in clearer to understand manner.
3. Always make sure that you leave the reader with something to think over.
4. Avoid introducing a new idea in it.
5. Avoid using the same words or vocabulary that you used in the body of the essay.

Still, don’t forget that you always have some time left for revision of the first draft and for proofreading it.

NOTE: You need to plan your essay before starting to write it. Don’t just start writing without thinking. Keep this rule in mind: If you are given 10 minutes for the essay, take 6 minutes to write it and 1 minute to revise or edit your essay.

2. Precis

Precis is a summary or concise or abridged statement of a given passage. It contains all the important points, mood, and author’s tone, and the main idea of the given passage. It is also important to abide by the word limit. So, candidates must practice them by typing 3-4 or more precis daily.

Here a 5 steps to write a précis:

Step	Action
Step 1	Read the passage carefully and highlight important points and keywords in order as in the original passage.
Step 2	Note down the main idea and author’s tone.
Step 3	Re-read the passage, compare it with notes, and check for missed information.
Step 4	Provide the most suitable title.
Step 5	Draft précis using your notes.

3. Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension is the ability to understand the given text. It tests a candidate’s reading and comprehension skills, along with his/her knowledge of words and overall language through context.

Here are the tips to master reading comprehension:

Skill Area	Tips for Improvement
Reading Comprehension	It tests you on how well you understand the given text, including your knowledge of words and your understanding of the context or meaning of the text.
Steps to Master RC:	1. Increase your reading speed for better performance. 2. Build your vocabulary power by learning new words daily. 3. Learn and use idioms and phrases in regular conversations with friends and family. 4. Read content related to and on Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Economy.

4. Business/Office Correspondence

Writing for business or office correspondence includes drafting memos, emails, and letters. Each of these has a different length, format, tone, and purpose. Let’s delve into each type to better understand and master the art of writing all three forms of business communication.

I. Memos

A memo is a short note or memorandum. A Memo must have a subject line, an introduction, a discussion, and a conclusion. Memos have a simple and informal language with a friendly tone. Try to make the subject line as catchy as possible as readers don’t ignore it. It should also contain the purpose of writing it and clearly express the expectations for which it has been written. It should have questions like who, how, why, and when. Its conclusion should have a compliment and must ask the readers to take action compellingly.

II. Emails

The advent of email has made business processes easy. You need to master the art of writing Emails in the exam by following the points given below:

• Understand your audience well
• Identify yourself to your audience
• Use the official or identifiable email IDs
• Write a simple, concise, and effective subject line
• Keep your message brief and well-structured
• Highlight the points where necessary
• Carefully Proofread after writing it before sending it

III. Letters

A letter is written communication, more formal than a note. In business communication, there are multiple types of letters. They are News, complaints, sales, adjustments, inquiries, and covers. Check out the table below to learn about a few necessary components that business letters should contain:

Type	Description	Essential Components	Optional Components (depends on the Letter Type)	Example
Letters	Formal written communication	Address of writer, Date, Address of recipient, Salutation, Body, Complimentary close, Signature	Subject line, Enclosures, Writer’s initials, Copy notation	“Dear Sir, Thank you for…”
Types	News, Complaints, Sales, Adjustments, Inquiries, Cover			News: “We are pleased to inform…” Complaints: “I am writing to report…” Sales: “We are excited to offer…” Adjustments: “We regret the error and will…” Inquiries: “Could you provide details about…” Cover: “Attached is my resume for…”

What to Do Now?

Don’t forget that continuous practice is the only route to success in the descriptive part of the Phase 2 exam. Especially, if you want to score 85+ Marks in it. The above description might have given you an idea about how to approach each part of the descriptive English section. Start your practice today by signing up for the latest NABARD Grade A Phase 2 mock tests, learn from the feedback, improve, and check your improvement by taking another mock test. keep doing it until you’re confident of your success.

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