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English Language Preparation for Bank Exams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let’s Talk English Again!!<\/b><\/p>\n

Bank jobs are one of the most sought-after jobs in the current times. Securing a bank job, irrespective of the post is considered a successful move these days and to do that, you need to appear in various exams conducted by<\/span> IBPS<\/b><\/a> (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) which is responsible for the recruitment in various banking organizations. Coming to the examination part, most of the candidates have a common fear when they prepare for these examinations which is the <\/span>English Language<\/b> section. \u2018English\u2019 seems to be a dreadful word for them, as they find themselves in a tough spot while attempting this section. In the previous part of this blog series, we discussed the chapters, tips and tricks related to English Language section, which intended to give some clarity regarding what to expect and prepare in this section.<\/span><\/p>\n

The pattern of the banking exams have been ever-changing and the difficulty level has gone higher along with it. The pattern of the questions also keeps changing which increases the difficulty level of the paper overall, thus increasing competition. Therefore, it is necessary to stay updated with all new changes in order to prepare well. Thus, we will discuss all the new pattern questions step by step that are appearing in the bank exams these days and that may help you prepare better.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Pattern English Questions in Bank Exams<\/b><\/h3>\n

The chapters in English Language remains all the more same, from which the questions are picked up. The difference lies in the way of asking those questions. Usually the examiner will twist the question in a way which leads to confusion and panic among the candidates without realizing that the basic type of the question remains the same.Therefore, there is nothing to be afraid of in such cases. You just need complete information and practice to nail the section.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.Reading Comprehension<\/b><\/h4>\n

As discussed earlier, this is a section which needs <\/span>reading & comprehending.<\/b> Most of the students confuse it with just \u2018reading\u2019 a paragraph or comprehension passage given, and answer the questions. But, that’s not what it actually is. You need to read, understand (comprehend) the context and then answer the questions given below. The paragraph will not contain too much of direct questions and thus you will have to scan the paragraph well and understand the main theme and then answer the questions given below. Till now, there was a common type of RC or Reading Comprehension that was asked regularly in all the competitive examinations. Though, now the pattern is changing. Let’s discuss both the types:<\/span><\/p>\n

Pattern 1 – Regular\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n

The regular type that is asked in most of the exams is where you are given a single comprehension passage which can be based on any subject, e.g. Economy, Finance, History, Current Affairs, Science etc. Depending on the subject, the difficulty level can be determined. What you need to do is scan the passage once, try to read between the lines and understand the gist of it. You need to read it as swiftly as you can and in a way that you are able to summarise it in a proper way and then answer the questions that follow. The questions can be deep or sometimes straight from the content of the passage. Some questions may demand your deep understanding of the topic being discussed in the passage. This pattern is a simple one.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trick here is to also scan the questions, just as you scan the passage, so that you know which question is easier to attempt first and which one is time-consuming. That would help in improving your speed and efficiency. <\/span><\/p>\n

Example Question:<\/b><\/p>\n

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words\/ Phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.<\/b><\/p>\n

A new international report has drawn attention to the deadly pollutants that <\/span>pervade<\/b> the air that people breathe in India, causing terrible illness and premature death. The State of Global Air 2017 study, conducted jointly by the Health Effects Institute and the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation, quantifies further what has been reported for some time now: that the concentration of the most significant inhalable pollutant, fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less (PM2.5), has been growing in India. The rise in average annual population-weighted PM2.5 levels indicates that the Centre\u2019s initiatives to help States reduce the burning of agricultural biomass and coal in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi have failed. The directions of the National Green Tribunal to Delhi, which were reviewed last year, could not end open burning of garbage and straw, or curb the urban use of diesel-powered vehicles. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that the weighted national PM2.5 level estimated in the international report rose from 60 micrograms per cubic metre in 1990 (the acceptable limit) to 74 in 2015, with a steady rise since 2011. Weak policy on pollution is leading to the premature death of an estimated 1.1 million Indians annually, and the number is growing, in contrast to China\u2019s record of reducing such mortality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several studies show long-term evidence of a <\/span>steady<\/b> deterioration in air quality in many countries, and South Asia, dominated by India, is today among the worst places to live. Although the central role played by burning of crop <\/span>residues<\/b> in causing pollution is well-known, and the Indian Agricultural Research \u00a0Institute proposed steps to convert the waste into useful products such as enriched fodder, biogas, biofuel, compost and so on, little progress has been made. Last year, helpless farmers in the northern States who wanted to quickly switch from rice to wheat burnt the waste in the fields, in some cases <\/span>defying<\/b> local prohibitory orders. The government has no one to blame but itself, since it has not been able to supply affordable seeder machinery in sufficient numbers to eliminate the need to remove the straw. In a country producing about 500 million tonnes of crop residues annually, the issue needs to be addressed in mission mode. Easy access to cheap solar cookers and biogas plants will also cut open burning, and help the rural economy. Yet, there is no reliable distribution mechanism for these. On the health front, it is a matter of concern that in the most polluted cities, even moderate physical activity could prove harmful, rather than be beneficial, as new research indicates. India\u2019s clean-up priorities need to shift gear urgently, covering both farm and city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Que. According to the passage, what steps should be taken to curb the rising air pollution?<\/b><\/p>\n

(A) To burn the crop residues which is causing pollution.<\/p>\n

(B) To convert the crop residues into useful products such as enriched fodder, biogas, biofuel, compost, etc. to avoid burning the residues.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Only (A)<\/li>\n
  2. Only (B)<\/li>\n
  3. Both (A) & (B)<\/li>\n
  4. Neither (A) nor (B)<\/li>\n
  5. None of these<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ans: 2<\/b><\/p>\n

    To convert the crop residues into useful products such as enriched fodder, biogas, biofuel, compost, etc. to avoid burning the residues.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Que. Choose the word or group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word \u2018pervade\u2019 as used in the passage.<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Pollute<\/li>\n
    2. Cleanse<\/li>\n
    3. Purify<\/li>\n
    4. Aggravate<\/li>\n
    5. None of these<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Ans: <\/b>5; None of these.<\/span><\/p>\n

      In this case, pervade means being present & apparent throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Now, as we can see, the first question here is a contextual question, which demands your understanding of the topic, whereas the second question tests your vocabulary and knowledge of words. <\/span><\/p>\n

      The trick: <\/b>Whenever you come across such a question related to vocabulary, it does not necessarily mean that only if you know the meaning, you can answer it. If you read the passage well, you will be able to understand its usage and thus its meaning and will get enough clue by looking at the answer options.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Pattern 2 – New<\/b><\/h5>\n

      These days the candidates get a new pattern of RC in the exams, where the single lengthy comprehension passage is replaced by different short passages which are followed by a set of questions, that maybe randomly or asked in order. The type of questions will remain the same as in the traditional RC pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

      What\u2019s different?<\/b><\/p>\n

      The only trick here is to confuse the candidates by giving more than one passages pertaining to different contexts. How does it create a confusion?<\/span><\/p>\n