Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Batch Introduction

• Welcome - 2023 Foundation Batch
• No need to worry, we are together
• First session: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
• Introductory session
• Pay full attention

What We Will Do Today

1. Overview of CAT Pattern

   • Format of major exams
   • Challenges in English
   • Live chat, feedback in comments
   • Tips for English improvement

2. How to Improve English

   • Websites, newspapers, novels
   • Apps, reading newspapers, novels
   • Reading guide for RCs
   • Master list of novels
   • Practice questions
   • Live solving, tips, tricks

3. Presenter Introduction

   • Amit Rohra - 12+ years of experience
   • Teaching in national and international exams
   • Connect on Instagram: D_amrit_rohra
   • Focus on English practice and strategies

4. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Section of CAT

   • Total 24 questions (19 MCQs, 5 TITA)
   • 4 passages, 16 RC questions
   • Verbal ability questions
   • Important questions and marking scheme

5. Identify and Solve Problems

   • Fear, doubts, queries, questions
   • Focus loss, multiple options, confusion
   • Spotting traps, time management

6. Reading Sources

   • Newspapers: Economics Times, The Hindu, Mint, Times of India
   • Apps: cabinary.com, dictionary.com
   • Books: Word Power Made Easy, other fiction and non-fiction books
   • News: Social media and TV
   • Reference books: Arun Sharma, R S Aggarwal, Nishit Sinha

7. Reading Strategy

   • Focus on philosophy, politics, technology, history, etc.
   • Reading and vocabulary strategies
   • Grammar, mind maps, and practice
   • Practice summary writing

8. Important Books

   • 'God of Small Things', 'The Alchemist', 'A Brief History of Time', etc.
   • Be comfortable with reading

9. Class Participation and Practice

   • Regular practice and participation
   • Understanding practice questions, scope, and content
   • Tips: keyword matching, option elimination, magic of options

10. Q&A Session

    • Addressing student questions and doubts
    • Advice to connect on Instagram and Telegram

Conclusion

• Conclusion of the first class
• Maintain continuity
• Do not hesitate to ask any questions
• Will continue studying and meet in the next class
• Ensure safety and care