PSCB 2021: Beginner to Advanced Level English Preparation Guide

Punjab State Cooperative Bank Clerk 2021 Exam: Many of the aspirants find themselves comfortable with most subjects but English is one subject most Indians don’t prefer or they are not good at it. Even from straight to school and until college there is no deliberate focus on English by most students. Even the schooling system doesn’t focus on efficient learning rather than just asking children to speak in English.  

Every person who is looking for a job in today’s time should know that without proper English you can’t really stand out. And this is not because knowing English is an elitist affair but it’s the undying need of the official and corporate world. People from all over India working under one roof can’t survive without a common language.  

Banks have to deal with all kinds of customers and that’s why you need employees to have a good hold on the English language.  

But there is no sense in creating pseudo fear over the subject. It’s something which can be learned both naturally and by bookish material. The article focuses on both of the approaches.  

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English Syllabus for PSCB Clerk 2021

• Error correction
• Tenses
• Sentence rearrangement
• Fill in the blanks with modals, Articles, and prepositions
• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms
• Antonyms

Tips for Beginner to Advance Level English Preparation Guide

Mastering English naturally only comes by Extensive Reading

The English syllabus for PSCB clerks isn’t too vast if compared with other banking exams. Most of the topics can be widely covered by maximum reading. You need to develop a rigorous habit of reading. The ones who have a daily habit of reading tend to become naturally good at solving reading comprehensions, synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary, sentence formation, error detection, etc. This happens because when you read good articles or content you expose yourself to some of the best writers who are not only good at English but also write meaningful content. Reading such material helps you grow in many areas of life.  

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Start Reading Good Newspapers

It is very critical for any banker or for a banking aspirant to read good newspapers daily. Most of the banks consider “The Hindu” as their source of question bank. Many questions do come from the editorials of this newspaper. You can also include “The Economic Times” in your list as it will also improve your banking knowledge along with the English language. Here are some advantages of reading newspapers: 

• Vocabulary enhancement – you daily get to learn new words
• Good Reading Speed – Reading comprehension can’t be carked without fast reading speeds as you have limited time.
• You develop a sense of correct sentence formation

Focus on Basics as well if you are too weak in English

Good command over grammar and tenses makes one immune to not committing mistakes. A person could be bad at pronunciation, or at speaking English but if he or she is good with tenses and grammar; then they hardly make mistakes while writing or solving questions.  

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Recommended Books for PSCB Clerk English Preparation

Objective General English by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal 

A lot of questions in Punjabi government exams come from this book. One can say that this book is a direct source for English language questions of all kinds and types.  

Wren and Martin for Grammar and Tenses 

This book is more of a classic one for students who wish to clear their concepts of both grammar and tenses. The book is easily available online.  

Regular Mock Tests

There is nothing better than mock tests to track your English preparation or even for checking your base marks. The all-India rank provided by PracticeMock in their mock tests helps you in identifying where you stand today and how far you need to travel for your final destination. Sign-up for a free PracticeMock mock test today for your better future.  

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Conclusion

The PSCB’s clerk English can be a high-scoring subject if one really prepares for it. Follow the advice given in this article and do make sure you give the free mock tests available for now.  

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