5 Master Tips to Attempt IBPS PO Comprehension Section in Descriptive Exam

IBPS PO Mains exam is going to be conducted in the coming 15 days. Also not forget, other banking and insurance exams are also in the pipeline, such as LIC AAO Prelims and IBPS Clerk. As a banking aspirant, you’ve to manage all the exams. But there is a vast difference between the mains and prelims levels, and to manage both, students neglect the descriptive test, especially the comprehension section. As students think that in comprehension, you just have to read the passage and answer the questions asked based on the given information in the passage. But this is a wrong conception, as comprehension is much more than that. In comprehension,  the questions are asked to check your level of understanding of the situation and make a decision based on the current scenario. As very little time is left and you’ve a lot on your plate, we have come up with 5 master tips to attempt IBPS PO Comprehension section in the descriptive exam. 

 

Descriptive Test Format for IBPS PO Comprehension

The Descriptive Test in IBPS PO Mains contains an essay and comprehension. Here is a detailed descriptive Test format based on the official notification. 

Topic	Marks	Time
Essay (any two topics given, you have to choose one to write) under 250-300 words	25 marks	30 minutes
Comprehension, along with 5 questions based on the RC only ( you have to write answers via typing in an objective format)

5 Master Tips to Attempt IBPS PO Comprehension Section

Comprehension is a part that requires less effort and can yield high marks. In this section, we are going to discuss 5 tips for the comprehension section, and by applying them, you will be able to score better in this section.

Practice typing the answers daily

Remember, this is a typing test where you have to type the answers, and the majority of students do not have hands-on experience with a keyboard. So it’s better to practice typing answers daily. If you cannot type the answers in a fast and correct manner, then it may not give any positive results for you. Also, avoid spelling mistakes and try to write the answers in short sentences. 

Understand what is asked in the questions before you start typing

Understand what the question demands; is it asking for the facts given in the passage, or is it asking for the logical analysis or interpretation of the information? To recognise any of the previously discussed things, you need to read the questions thoroughly. Another thing is to focus on keywords, along with preparing answers mentally before typing them. 

Read with a Purpose, Not Just to Finish the passage

In the descriptive paper, comprehension is not a race where you have to get the first position for reading. You just don’t have to finish reading; you have to understand what’s being said. Read the passage to identify the tone of the passage (positive, negative, neutral) and understand the central idea. Also not forget to note down the key facts and arguments.

Keep Your Answers Crisp and Structured

In the comprehension section, you don’t need to write long paragraphs or overexplain your statements. Your answers should be direct, to the point. Make sure whatever you write is grammatically correct and there are no typing errors. To make sure that you avoid any such mistakes, try to write in bullet points and short paragraphs. Also, refrain from giving personal opinions or using phrases such as “in my opinion”.

Practice with Previous Year Papers and Editorials

The best way to prepare for comprehension is to read editorials and practice previous year papers. Editorials help you understand complex topics and improve your analytical thinking. To better your interpreting skills, every day, read an article and then write a short 100-word summary that includes all the necessary facts and details. 

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed 5 master tips to attempt IBPS PO Comprehension section in the Descriptive test. To apply these tips, you need to practice comprehension questions. For this, you can take our Descriptive writing course, where we provide expert evaluation to better your answers from an exam point of view. 

 

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