Verbal Ability Tutorial

Verbal Ability is the defined as the capability of a person in expressing ideas using
words in a clearly understandable manner. Verbal Ability is a very important
component of competitive examinations. For aspirants who want to get good scores
in Verbal Ability, a good vocabulary and sentence-forming skills are vital.
This tutorial has extensive coverage of all varieties of questions that are generally
asked in competitive examinations. Each chapter has been arranged in an organic
structure so that the readers get a firmer grasp on the components of sentence-
formation.

Audience
This tutorial is designed to provide effective guidance to those people who are trying
to clear IAS, PCS and other Civil Services Exams. There are questions with
difficulty levels ranging from intermediate to advanced so that the candidates of all
educational backgrounds can be addressed.

Prerequisites
Before proceeding with this tutorial, it's important to have some basic idea on
English Grammar and the examination pattern. The reader is also expected to have
the habit of reading texts written in English.

What is a Verbal Ability Test?

Verbal Ability is the defined as the capability of a person in expressing ideas using
words in a clearly understandable manner. Verbal Ability is a very important
component of competitive examinations. For aspirants who want to get good scores
in Verbal Ability, a good vocabulary and sentence-forming skills are vital.

How are Verbal Ability Tests Conducted?

Verbal Ability tests generally form one part of the 4-5 different sections of questions
asked in competitive examinations. Nowadays, these tests are mandatory before
any job interview too. The objective of conducting Verbal Ability tests is to check if
candidates have the adequate writing skills that are needed in an organization.

Test Structure
Verbal Ability questions aren't as tough as they are are confusing. The options
provided appear so similar that it becomes a difficulty trying to eliminate three wrong
options and finding the right one. The candidate is supposed to have the knowledge
of exceptional cases.

Scores and Marking

Scores and marking depend on individual examinations and their marking patterns.
Negative marking
Most candidates think that they can guess the answers of Verbal Ability and clear
the tests, however they realize soon that guessing not only gets them wrong
answers but also negative marks that eat into their total. The best approach is to
leave a question alone if the answer is not known.

Preparation and Practice

The best way to practice for Verbal Ability is to read atleast 10 pages of English text
everyday, be it newspapers or books. In addition to that, learning the grammar rules
will also help candidates in getting a stronger grasp on the concepts.