Check the English topic-wise weightage of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam

In the IBPS Clerk Prelims, especially in the English section, you know smart preparation can make all the difference. So, students, instead of studying everything randomly, what if you could focus more on the topics that appear most frequently? In this blog, we will explain how many questions have been asked about each English topic over the last 6 years. Whether it’s Reading Comprehension or Error Detection. If you know the trend, it will help you plan better and score higher in the IBPS Prelims Exam.

Why Is It Important to Know Topic-Wise Weightage?

The English Language section of the IBPS Clerk exam tests your grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. When you’re preparing for the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam 2025, knowing the topic-wise weightage of each section helps you:

• Focus on high-scoring areas
  
• Plan your study schedule better
  
• Avoid spending too much time on low-weightage topics
  
• Practice the most expected questions smartly

IBPS Clerk Prelims Topic-Wise Weightage of English Section

Here is the breakdown of topic-wise weightage of the English section, so that you get clarity on which topic is frequently asked every year 

Topics	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Reading Comprehension	08-10	08-10	08-09	06	08	08
Cloze Test	06	05-07	05	05	06	05
Error Detection	03-05	04-05	05	05	03	–
Word Swap	02-05	05	–	04	–	–
Fillers	03-07	02-05	–	–	05	05
Word Usage	01	02-03	04-05	–	–	–
Misspelt	04-05	04-06	0-2	0-2	0-2	0-2
Para Jumbles	04-05	05	0-5	0-5	0-5	0-5
Phrase Replacement	03-05	02-05	–	05	–	07
Match the Column	01-03	–	–	–	–	05
Word Rearrangement	03	–	04-05	–	03	–
Sentence Rearrangement	03-05	02-05	–	05	–	–
Miscellaneous	01-03	01-02	01-03	01-02	01-02	01-02

Most Important Topics to Prepare for IBPS Clerk English

1. Reading Comprehension (RC)
   • Comes every year with 8–10 questions
   • Practice both factual and inference-based RCs
   • Focus on economy, environment, and current affairs-based RCs
2. Cloze Test
   • Scoring and a predictable question. You can do it easily.
   • Practice with grammatical and contextual clues
3. Error Detection
   • Master subject-verb agreement, tense, articles, and prepositions
4. Para Jumbles & Sentence Rearrangement
   • Improve your understanding of sentence flow and connectors
5. Fillers & Word Swap
   • Test vocabulary and grammar simultaneously

Tips to Solve the English Section Efficiently

1. Don’t Leave RC Till Last: Start your English section with Reading Comprehension if you’re strong in it. Otherwise, leave it for last and quickly score in grammar and vocabulary.
2. Error Spotting Needs Practice: Don’t try to solve this intuitively unless you’ve practiced enough. Grammar rules are key.
3. Read Daily: Build your comprehension and vocabulary by reading newspapers, blogs, or editorials every day.
4. Build a Vocab Journal: Note down new words, synonyms, and antonyms. Revise them weekly.
5. Solve Previous Year Questions: This helps understand the type of options and traps set by IBPS.

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