Read this article to know how to prepare for the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of KMAT 2023 exam.
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- KMAT 2023 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Overview
- KMAT 2023: VARC Syllabus
- Best Books for VARC Section of KMAT 2023
- KMAT 2023: Tips and Tricks on How to Ace VARC
KMAT 2023 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Overview
The difficulty level of the VARC section of the KMAT exam is easy to moderate. This section examines the candidates on how well they comprehend the given data, analyse the question, vocabulary, grammar, etc. This section has four main components, i.e. Vocabulary, Grammar, Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Mentioned below are some important points to be remembered for the VARC section:
- There are 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Each question carries one mark
- An attempt of 29-32 questions with accuracy will be considered a good attempt
- There is no negative marking
KMAT 2023: VARC Syllabus
Take a look at the table below to know the important topics on which the questions will be based on in the VARC section.
Important topics for VARC section |
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Synonyms and Antonyms |
Sentence Completion |
Language Skills |
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Vocabulary and its applications |
Grammar |
Analogy |
Fill in the blanks |
Expressions |
Choice of Appropriate Words |
Idioms and Phrases |
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Tenses |
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Understanding passages |
Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb |
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Best Books for VARC Section of KMAT 2023
Refer to the table below to know the recommended best books for the VARC section.
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Book name |
Author/ Publisher |
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How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
High School English Grammar and Composition Key |
Wren and Martin |
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning |
Nishit K. Sinha |
Word Power Made Easy |
Norman Lewis |
Mastering for Verbal Ability for CAT |
Arihant Publications |
Verbal Ability & Comprehension for MBA Exams |
Disha Publications |
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary |
Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis |
Also Read: Section-wise best books to read for KMAT 2023 preparation
KMAT 2023: Tips and Tricks on How to Ace VARC
As mentioned above, preparation for VARC requires time, consistency and dedication. Read below to know a few tips to ace the VARC section.
- Read: The most important part of the preparation for the VARC section is reading. Reading at least 10-12 pages every day is a tried and test method that can fetch you a good score in this section. Read informative books, newspapers, blogs, magazines, articles, passages, etc. Read books on diverse topics that will help widen your knowledge sphere. Try devoting at least an hour daily to reading. Write down the new words that you come across and immediately look up their meaning in the dictionary. This will help in enriching your vocabulary and at the same time improve your reading skills.
- Read critically: It is important to understand that writing follows logic. One must learn to examine any piece of writing critically. Many questions in the VARC section will concern the logical flow of the comprehension passage. Divide a particular passage into facts, assumptions and conclusions. Try to understand the passage by rephrasing it into a simpler language and understand the essence.
- Practice: The key to success is always practice. There is no alternative to practice. To ace the Grammar part of the VARC section practice as much as you can. Begin the preparation for grammar by understanding the fundamentals to gain conceptual clarity.
- Revision: Attempt a good number of mock tests and solve enough sample papers if you wish to ace any competitive exam. Once you complete the entire syllabus make sure that you dedicate a few hours from your schedule to attempting mock tests. Mock tests will prepare you for the actual exam and will reduce the chances of getting surprise questions.
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