The Verbal Ability section of CAT is often overlooked, with the primary focus shifted towards reading comprehension. This is a mistake you can ill afford to make, given that 30 - 35% of the VARC section comprises Verbal Ability questions. The section also has a good number of TITA (Type In The Answer) questions with no negative marks. This is all the more reason for you to take … [Read more...] about Common Pitfalls to avoid in CAT Verbal Ability questions
CAT Verbal Ability
Beware of these 5 CAT Exam Hoaxes!
The CAT notification is out and the frenzy around the exam is building up. First up, please don’t get caught up in this hysteria. I know it’s easier said than done but if you keep your head down, drown out unnecessary distractions and attack your CAT prep with razor sharp focus, this madness won’t get to you. Unfortunately, there are con-artists out there in the CAT world who wi … [Read more...] about Beware of these 5 CAT Exam Hoaxes!
Five fabulous strategies to ace CAT VARC!
First up, if you are expecting to find a magic bullet to easily ace the CAT VARC section in this blog then you can stop reading because I have none! In fact, you can stop reading any blog and consulting any resource because there is simply NO magic bullet at all. And if someone out there is claiming to have one then please ask them to (politely) shut up because they are … [Read more...] about Five fabulous strategies to ace CAT VARC!
VARC 2021 : Last mile preparation strategy
We hope that you are all geared up in your preparation for CAT 2021 because now we’ve entered what I can call as the final leg of CAT Preparation. From now till the final exam, the time is absolutely crucial and every effort made by you counts! It is the time to brace yourselves for the ride ahead instead of giving up on your preparation so close to the exam. This article s … [Read more...] about VARC 2021 : Last mile preparation strategy
How to Read for reading comprehension for CAT
We have discussed at length what books to read and what blogs/websites to read. Beyond what to read, it is important to know how to read. Here are some key ideas to help you become a better reader. Do not “consciously read” all the time When it comes to RC passages, there is this perception that one has to consciously remember names & dates, register details and stow … [Read more...] about How to Read for reading comprehension for CAT