{"id":2100,"date":"2021-05-11T13:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T07:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=2100"},"modified":"2025-06-06T17:52:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T12:22:54","slug":"brush-up-your-basics-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/brush-up-your-basics-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Brush up your basics in English"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English is essential for competitive exams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost all the competitive examinations nowadays test English skills. Basically, three important aspects are tested:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These aspects help the exam authorities to assess a candidate\u2019s understanding, writing and analyzing skills. And why not? After all, the job may require candidates to interact with foreign clients\/higher authorities who may not be comfortable in the vernacular. Having really good skills in English is one factor that may make a major difference in the final selection of your dream job. From the objective test to essay writing, from group discussion to a personal interview, English reigns over your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the changing patterns of questions in the English section in different competitive exams, candidates often get scared on seeing altogether new types of questions. Be assured, whatever the type of question is, if your basics are strong and you have solved an ample number of different types of questions, it will not be difficult for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/banking\/sbi-clerk\/?refcode=1956&amp;utm_source=Blog_Brush%20up%20your%20basics%20in%20English_110521_SBICM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SBICM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SBI-Clerk-Prelims-1-1.png\" alt=\"SBI Clerk Prelims Free Mock\" class=\"wp-image-1085\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/vocabulary\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary-download-free-pdf\/\">The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary- Download Free PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gaining command over the language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no escaping the fact that nothing less than a solid knowledge of English will do if you want to get selected in a majority of the jobs. The question is how to start preparing for your English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The newspaper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The newspaper is one source that will be helpful to you in a number of ways. Not only is it a good source of articles in really good English, but it also acts as a reservoir of current affairs. We recommend reading two newspapers on a daily basis: one national daily (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/\">The Hindu<\/a>\/ The Indian Express) and one financial daily (Business Line\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/\">Financial Express<\/a>). The editorials of these newspapers should be given the first priority. You should read it thoroughly taking note of new words and understanding their contextual meaning. Revising the noted words on a frequent basis and trying to use them in your conversation will help you in understanding the sense a word conveys. Make notes of idioms &amp; phrases as well and use them in your conversation. A keen reading also helps you in keeping tabs on grammar rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitive exams very often have a section on general awareness. Reading a newspaper on a regular basis helps you in staying updated and getting a good score in this section. Not just this, reading editorials helps you in building different perspectives on different issues which obviously help in group discussion &amp; interviews. It\u2019s obvious that newspapers go a long way in helping you clear a competitive exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/current-affairs\/weekly-current-affairs-download-free-pdf\/\">Weekly Current Affairs- Download Free PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/gk-notes\/static-gk-download-free-pdfs-all-government-banking-exams\/\">Static GK- Download Free PDFs- For All Government, Banking Exams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A dictionary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While reading newspapers, you should keep a dictionary handy and refer to it whenever you come across new words. You can replace the dictionary with one in your mobile phone, provided it doesn\u2019t distract you. Knowing the meanings of the words instantly and checking their contextual usage will help you memorize their meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/banking\/sbi-clerk\/?refcode=1956&amp;utm_source=Blog_Brush%20up%20your%20basics%20in%20English_110521_SBICM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SBICM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SBI-Clerk-Prelims-1-1.png\" alt=\"SBI Clerk Prelims Free Mock\" class=\"wp-image-1085\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-chsl\/daily-quant-reasoning-english-current-affairs-quizzes\/\">Daily Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning | English | Current Affairs Quizzes for Banking &amp; Government Exams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A book for grammar rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several popular books on English grammar like Wren &amp; Martin. Get hold of one and stay updated on the basic grammatical rules. These rules will help you in those questions where you need to detect errors and\/ or suggest improvements in a given sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apps on your phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of mobile apps to help you with your English. Knudge.me is one such app to build up and test your vocabulary on a daily basis. Use technology to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start writing in English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing in English is probably one of the best ways to get acquainted with the language. It will also help in essay-writing which is there in some of the competitive exams. It gives you an opportunity to use the newly learned words as well. Try writing the views expressed in the editorial you read and get it checked by a mentor. Doing this on a regular basis will definitely improve your command on this language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/banking\/sbi-clerk\/?refcode=1956&amp;utm_source=Blog_Brush%20up%20your%20basics%20in%20English_110521_SBICM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SBICM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/SBI-Clerk-Prelims-1-1.png\" alt=\"SBI Clerk Prelims Free Mock\" class=\"wp-image-1085\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/current-affairs\/important-dates-with-themes-for-banking-ssc-railways-government-exams\/\">Important Days\/Dates 2020-21 with Themes for Banking\/ SSC\/ RRB NTPC\/ Govt. Exams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk in English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start taking calls from those pesky callers who offer you loans &amp; credit cards. Ask for more details about their offers in English and try putting \u2018ifs\u2019 and \u2018buts\u2019 in your conversation to make it little longer. You can always refuse their offer later. Talk to your peers in English with an attempt at using the new words you learned. This activity will increase your confidence and will come in handy in group discussion and interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To sum it up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep practising the above suggestions on a regular basis, it will definitely help you, be it any new format of the question. If any type of question is new for you, it is the same case for other aspirants. So keep your cool and try to understand how can the question be solved. As already advised, taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/exams\/banking\/sbi-clerk\/?refcode=1956&amp;utm_source=Blog_Brush%20up%20your%20basics%20in%20English_110521_SBICM&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=SBICM\">mock tests<\/a> on a regular basis helps you face new types of questions in a simulated environment. So, keep working on the above suggestions and keep taking mock tests. We wish you all the best for your preparation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to improve your score in English language section, this article is a must-read. 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