How to Prepare for CMAT 2026: Language Comprehension Tips & Tricks

Best Books for CMAT Preparation 2026: Language Comprehension

Given below is the list of books that will be useful in preparation of Language Comprehension topics of CMAT. Candidates must refer to these books to strengthen reading comprehension, grammar, verbal ability and vocabulary. 

• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma
• The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr R S Aggarwal
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• Highschool English Grammar and Composition By Wren & Martin

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CMAT Preparation 2026: Cracking Language Comprehension

Any Language Comprehension test consists of four sub sections – Verbal Ability, Vocabulary, English Grammar and Reading Comprehension. To prepare for each of these, you need to apply a different strategy. Given below are important tips for preparation of Language Comprehension section of CMAT 2026:

• To strengthen Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension, start early preparation. Read newspapers, books and novels of various genres every day for at least an hour.
• Note down unfamiliar words, phrases and idioms that you come across while reading to check their meaning, context and usage.
• Solve crosswords and word meaning related games in your free time. This will help you in building English vocabulary in an interesting way.
• Vocabulary can be approached through etymology - understanding root meanings. For example, Knowing the meaning of a Latin word ‘loqui’ will enable one to understand words like eloquent, loquacious, soliloquy, ventriloquize, circumlocution, grandiloquent, magniloquent, etc.
• Understand and memorise the usage of prefix and suffix. This will be immensely helpful in understanding usage of a lot of English words.
• Study topics of Grammar individually to have clarity of concepts and their application. Practice sample questions after completing a topic to know how well you’ve understood the topic.
• For a complete CMAT preparation 2026, practice mock test series and sample questions for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The more Parajumble questions you solve the better you’ll get at it.
• Parajumbles, Sentence Completion, Rearranging Sentence and Reading Comprehension questions can be solved accurately only if you have a good grip over the English language. You should be able to understand the hidden meanings and decipher the main argument.
• In case of data driven RC passages, note down important points while reading. In case of abstract passages, break them and down and read in parts.
• Notice words like ‘however’, ‘although’, ‘nevertheless’, ‘but’, ‘instead of’, etc. These can change the whole argument of a passage.
• The RC passages in CMAT exam are usually from Literature, Art & Culture, Economy, Science, History, Philosophy, Sociology or Geography. Read on these topics and you’ll be able to handle the RC passage in CMAT 2026.
• Lastly, practice, practice and practice more CMAT mock tests 2026. You’ll have to read, understand and answer question in limited time-frame. Practicing mock tests will help you master time management in exam.