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What is Sentence Rearrangement? Rearranging jumbled sentences into a logical and coherent paragraph. It tests your ability to identify the sequence of ideas (intro, body, conclusion) and grammatical links between sentences. Example: Key Steps to Solve Sentence Rearrangement 1. Identify the Opening Sentence 2. Find Linking Words/Connectors 3. Pair Cause-Effect or Problem-Solution 4. Identify the Closing Sentence Common Patterns in Sentence Rearrangement … Read more

What is “Fill in the Blanks”? Choosing the correct word/phrase to complete a sentence logically and grammatically. It tests vocabulary, grammar, and contextual understanding.Example:“Rahul _____ to the gym every day.”a) go  b) goes  c) going  d) goneAnswer: b) goes Common Types of Fill-in-the-Blanks 1. Grammar-Based Focus on tenses, prepositions, articles, conjunctions, etc. Example Clue Answer “She _____ a book yesterday.” Past tense marker (yesterday) read … Read more

What are Tenses? Tenses indicate the time of an action (past, present, or future) and its state (completed, ongoing, etc.).Example: 12 Tenses in English (Simplified into 3 Main Categories) Tense Structure Example Usage 1. Present Simple Subject + V1 (e.g., eat) She eats an apple daily. Habits, facts, general truths. 2. Present Continuous Subject + is/am/are + V+ing She is eating an apple. Ongoing … Read more

What are Synonyms & Antonyms? Common Synonyms & Antonyms (Focus on High-Frequency Words) 1. Everyday Words Word Synonym Antonym Brave Courageous Cowardly Begin Commence Conclude Ancient Old Modern Abandon Desert, Leave Retain, Keep 2. Adjectives Word Synonym Antonym Wealthy Affluent Poor Brief Concise Lengthy Rigid Inflexible Flexible Vague Unclear Clear 3. Verbs Word Synonym Antonym … Read more

What is One-Word Substitution? Replacing a phrase or group of words with a single word that conveys the same meaning.Example: Categories of One-Word Substitutions 1. People/Professions Word Meaning Bibliophile A person who loves books. Omniscient One who knows everything. Pessimist A person who expects negative outcomes. Optimist A person who expects positive outcomes. Vegetarian One who doesn’t … Read more