CAT 2014: 5 videos for Verbal Ability prep
Verbal Ability or Vocabulary section of MBA entrance exams includes not only vocabulary and grammar but some other topics as well.
Mastering verbal section is not an overnight task, but a slow and gradual process of learning. To score good in this section, aspirants must work upon on it daily. The important topics covered under this section are- Reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, antonyms and synonyms, fill in the blanks, sentence correction, idioms, etc.
Learning things in a different way helps an individual retain it for a longer period. Books and printed notes are not always the best medium of study.
Shiksha.com brings you prep material for Verbal Ability in a different style. Here are five not be missed videos to prepare for Verbal Ability:
Getting started
To get started with the section, let’s first know in detail about this section and its sub-section. This video gives tips in general to improve and work upon the verbal ability section.
Simplified Reading Comprehension with Dense Vocabulary
Comprehensions are not a cup of tea for everyone. For some it’s a sweet drink, while others take it as a bitter sip. Comprehensions in CAT are not that easy. But there is solution to every problem in this world. Have a look at this video to find solution to Comprehension with Dense Vocabulary:
Phrasal Verb, Word Usage
This video explains use of phrasal verbs asked in the verbal ability section. Questions based on phrasal verbs are generally in form of ‘fill in the blank’. A little practice and some tricks can help you score good in this section. To know more watch this video:
Synonyms and antonyms
Questions based on synonyms and antonyms are the most ignored questions by students. This section of the exam needs a vast knowledge of vocabulary. Vocabulary can only be gained in a long process. Now what for students with lesser knowledge of vocabulary? Find below:
Syllogism Tricks
All Humans are mortal.
All Indians are Humans.
All Indians are mortals.
Confused how to solve the above equation? The video below is a solution to your confusion.
The above equation is an example of Syllogism. They are logical deductions. Logical deduction has logical premise which is a statement which gives the relation between subject and predicate. They are not necessarily a real statement.
This video helps the aspirants in finding out shortcuts for solving syllogisms in the exam.
