Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Course Code Course Title Lectures Tutorials Practicals Credits Course Planner
PEV114 ADVANCED -VERBAL ABILITY 2 0 2 3 25869::Nandini Budhia
Course Weightage ATT: 15 CA: 30 MTT: 15 ETT: 40

Course Outcomes :Through this course students should be able to

CO1 :: memorize the rules for effective utilization in oral and written mode of communication.
CO2 :: identify errors in the text/ speech for flawless application of elements to ensure an impactful communication.
CO3 :: apply the techniques of comparison/contrast and cause/effect to speak, write and organize paragraphs using appropriate vocabulary
CO4 :: analyze main ideas and key points of unfamiliar reading passages and use syntactic cues and other context cues to interpret complex sentences and unfamiliar
word
CO5 :: assess the techniques of using grammatical structures, connectors and transition words in spoken and written discourse
CO6 :: assemble the elements in correct manner and sequence for making and delivering opinions, inferences, facts and details in impactful manner.

Reference Books ( R )
Sr No Title Author Publisher Name
R-1 VERBAL ABILITY AND READING NISHIT K. SINHA Pearson Education India
COMPREHENSION FOR THE CAT
AND OTHER MBA ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

Relevant Websites ( RW )
Sr No (Web address) (only if relevant to the course) Salient Features
RW-1 https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/sentence-correction-verbal-ability/ Comprehension of basics and all the rules if one has never been through
the same.
RW-2 https://www.myenglishlanguage.com/linguistics-language-guide/english- Features a detailed list of rules and the application of stress through
phonology/syllables-and-stress/ multiple examples.
RW-3 https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/professional-development/teachers/knowing- Features an account of rules for voice and accent.
subject/articles/word-stress
RW-4 https://www.eslbuzz.com/40-common-binomial-expressions-in-english/ Enriches the language by providing a native touch.

RW-5 https://www.edumed.org/resources/college-reading-comprehension/ Acquainting the students with reading comprehension strategies and skills
that facilitate their understanding and analyzing of written texts
effectively and easily.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 RW-6 https://www.mbarendezvous.com/reading-comprehension-passages/ Acquainting the students with reading comprehension strategies and skills
that facilitate their understanding and analyzing of written texts
effectively and easily.
RW-7 https://www.infoplease.com/homework-help/writing-grammar/homework-center- Provides tricks and sample for effective writing.
writing-skills-how-write-essay-advanced-1
RW-8 https://www.catking.in/sentence-completion-cat-verbal-ability/ Helps in solving the questions by completing the sentences effectively.

RW-9 https://www.bankersadda.com/sentence-completion-questions/ Helps in solving the questions by completing the sentences effectively.

RW-10 https://prepinsta.com/sentence-completion/rules/ Helps in solving the questions by completing the sentences effectively.

RW-11 http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Analogies.htm Comprehending the concept of analogies, figuring out the relationship
between the pairs of words
RW-12 https://testbook.com/blog/7-handy-tips-for-solving-parajumbles-for-sbi-po/ Enabling the students to solve advance level para jumbles.

RW-13 https://bodheeprep.com/cat-parajumbles-questions-solutions-practice Enabling the students to solve advance level para jumble

LTP week distribution: (LTP Weeks)

Weeks before MTE 7
Weeks After MTE 7
Spill Over (Lecture) 4

Detailed Plan For Lectures

Week Lecture Broad Topic(Sub Topic) Chapters/Sections of Other Readings, Lecture Description Learning Outcomes Pedagogical Tool Live Examples
Number Number Text/reference Relevant Websites, Demonstration/
books Audio Visual Aids, Case Study /
software and Virtual Images /
Labs animation / ppt
etc. Planned
Week 1 Lecture 1 Sentence correction R-1 RW-1 Presentation of Zero Comprehension of Workbook
(introduction of the concept) lecture PPT. The the basics of the
concept of sentence concept for a firm
correction will be foundation in error
introduced with its detection and
significance correction.
Lecture 2 Sentence correction(error R-1 RW-1 Types of errors and rules A better command on Workbook
correction based on to avoid the same will error detection and
modifiers) be discussed. correction related to
modifiers.
Week 2 Lecture 3 Sentence correction(error R-1 RW-1 Types of errors and rules A better command on Workbook
correction based on to avoid the same will error detection and
parallelism) be discussed. correction related to
parallelism.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 2 Lecture 4 Sentence correction(error R-1 RW-1 Types of errors and rules A better command on Workbook
correction based on to avoid the same will error detection and
comparison, be discussed. correction related to
error correction based on comparison and
participles) participles.
Week 3 Lecture 5 Voice and accent(vowels RW-2 Introduction to voice An enhanced Workbook
and consonants) and accent approach towards
pronunciation
through
understanding of
correct phoneme
enunciation
Lecture 6 Voice and accent(manner of RW-2 Discussion of syllable Attainment of Workbook
articulation, syllable) and articulation process improved enunciation
with audible variation
as per the correct
articulation.
Week 4 Lecture 7 Voice and accent(stress and RW-3 Rules and tips for stress Achievement of Workbook
intonation) and intonation will be corrected enunciation
discussed as per the Native
speaking.
Lecture 8 Voice and accent(phonic RW-3 Introduction of drills to Achievement of Workbook
drills) improve voice and corrected enunciation
accent as per the Native
speaking.
Week 5 Lecture 9 Vocabulary(idiomatic and R-1 RW-4 Introduction of the Upgraded range of Workbook
binomial expressions) concept and tips to work vocabulary for
on expressions to practical usage.
enhance the level of
communication.
Lecture 10 Vocabulary(literal and R-1 RW-4 Introduction of the Upgraded range of Workbook
figurative expressions) concept and tips to work vocabulary for
on expressions to practical usage.
enhance the level of
communication.
Week 6 Lecture 11 Reading comprehension R-1 RW-5 Introduction and Improved level of Workbook
(functional use of reading discussion of functional comprehension and
comprehension, types of use of reading utilization of the
questions in reading comprehension same in searching for
comprehension) responses.
Lecture 12 Reading comprehension R-1 RW-6 Discussion of types and Improved level of Workbook
(introduction to reading tips to solve comprehension and
comprehension questions utilization of the
based inference, exercises same in searching for
based on inference) responses.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 7 Lecture 13 Reading comprehension R-1 RW-6 Discussion of types and Improved level of Workbook
(introduction to reading tips to solve comprehension and
comprehension questions utilization of the
based inference, exercises same in searching for
based on inference) responses.

SPILL OVER
Week 7 Lecture 14 Spill Over

MID-TERM
Week 8 Lecture 15 Essay writing(types of RW-7 Discussion of types of Enriched structure Workbook
essays, thesis statement, essays and how to begin and content while
essay statement, writing effectively drafting an essay.
introduction)
Lecture 16 Essay writing(writing body RW-7 Discussion on how to Enriched structure Workbook
paragraphs, concluding the keep the reader engaged and content while
essay, useful phrases for by utilizing the phrases drafting an essay.
essay writing.) and other techniques.
Week 9 Lecture 17 Sentence completion R-1 RW-8 Discussion of strategies Proficiency in Workbook
(introduction to sentence RW-10 to complete the completing the
completion based on phrases sentences effectively sentences with
and clauses) effective expressions.
Lecture 18 Sentence completion(various R-1 RW-9 Discussion of strategies Proficiency in Workbook
exercise sentence RW-10 to complete the completing the
completion based on phrases sentences effectively sentences with
and clauses) effective expressions.
Week 10 Lecture 19 Analogy(types of analogies RW-11 Discussion of different Capacity in building Workbook
(difference of degree or types of analogy relationship between
intensity relationship, different words.
functional relationship,
classification))
Lecture 20 Analogy(types of analogies RW-11 Discussion of different Capacity in building Workbook
(sequential relationship, types of analogy relationship between
association relationship, different words.
material- product
relationship, miscellaneous
))
Week 11 Lecture 21 Analogy(analogy questions, RW-11 Discussion of question Capacity in building Workbook
patterns of questions,) patterns and tricks to relationship between
solve the same different words.
effectively
Lecture 22 Analogy(common tricky RW-11 Discussion of question Capacity in building Workbook
questions, eliminating patterns and tricks to relationship between
options in analogy) solve the same different words.
effectively

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Week 12 Lecture 23 Para jumble(types of para R-1 RW-12 Introduction of the Ability to Workbook
jumbles,) concept and discussion comprehend to
of the types recognize the type
and the strategy to be
implemented.
Lecture 24 Para jumble(fixed and R-1 RW-12 Discussion of strategies Capability to solve Workbook
movable para jumbles) and tips to solve the questions quickly
questions on the topic and correctly
following the verbal
strategies.
Week 13 Lecture 25 Para jumble(verbal clues to R-1 RW-13 Discussion of strategies Capability to solve Workbook
solve para jumbles) and tips to solve the questions quickly
questions on the topic and correctly
following the verbal
strategies.
Lecture 26 Para jumble(logical clues to R-1 RW-13 Discussion of strategies Capability to solve Workbook
solve para jumbles) and tips to solve the questions quickly
questions on the topic and correctly
following the verbal
strategies.
Week 14 Lecture 27 Para jumble(logical clues to R-1 RW-13 Discussion of strategies Capability to solve Workbook
solve para jumbles) and tips to solve the questions quickly
questions on the topic and correctly
following the verbal
strategies.

SPILL OVER
Week 14 Lecture 28 Spill Over
Week 15 Lecture 29 Spill Over
Lecture 30 Spill Over

Scheme for CA:

CA Category of this Course Code is:A0404 (4 out of 4)

Component Weightage (%) Mapped CO(s)

Presentation - Individual 25 CO1, CO2,
CO3, CO4, CO6
Test 1 25 CO1, CO2, CO5
Test 2 25 CO1, CO3,
CO4, CO5, CO6
Test 3 25 CO3, CO4,
CO5, CO6

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
 Details of Academic Task(s)

Academic Task Objective Detail of Academic Task Nature of Academic Academic Task Marks Allottment /
Task Mode submission
(group/individuals) Week
Presentation - To appraise The student will be asked to provide individual presentation. Individual Offline 30 5/6
Individual students’ speaking
ability using correct
voice, accent and
vocabulary.
Test 1 To critically 30 MCQs based on Sentence Correction will be drafted. Individual Offline 30 3/4
evaluate the
conceptual
knowledge of the
students in practical.
Test 2 To ensure The test will be conducted on a platform like Writex. Individual Offline 30 10 / 11
enhancement of
students’
comprehension and
writing skills.
Test 3 To mirrorize 30 MCQs on the topics like analogy and para jumbles. Individual Offline 30 12 / 13
students'
grammatical
knowledge in
practical usage of
the same by
underlining major
elements for correct
sequence and word
relationship.
MOOCs/ Certification etc. mapped with the Academic Task(s)
Academic Task Name Of Certification/Online Course/Test/Competition mapped Type Offered By Organisation
Presentation - Individual AMCAT/COCUBES Test/Examination ASPIRING MINDS/COCUBES
Test 1 AMCAT/COCUBES Test/Examination ASPIRING MINDS/COCUBES
Test 2 AMCAT/COCUBES Test/Examination ASPIRING MINDS/COCUBES
Test 3 AMCAT/COCUBES Test/Examination ASPIRING MINDS/COCUBES

Where MOOCs/ Certification etc. are mapped with Academic Tasks:

1. Students have choice to appear for Academic Task or MOOCs etc.
2. The student may appear for both, In this case best obtained marks will be considered.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
List of suggested topics for term paper[at least 15] (Student to spend about 15 hrs on any one specified term paper)

Sr. No. Topic

1 N.A.

Detailed Plan For Practicals

Practical No Broad topic Subtopic Other Readings Learning Outcomes

Practical 1 Associated skills practice session on error identification RW-1 With practice sheets and activities like “Error
and correction Hunt” Game, “Proofreading Race” Game, “Tic-tac-
toe” and "Use 'grass skirts'", students get a better
hold on the rules to first identify and then correct
errors in the text. ( Sentence Correction)
Practical 2 Associated skills practice session on error identification RW-1 With practice sheets and activities like “Error
and correction Hunt” Game, “Proofreading Race” Game, “Tic-tac-
toe” and "Use 'grass skirts'", students get a better
hold on the rules to first identify and then correct
errors in the text. ( Sentence Correction)
Practical 3 Associated skills practice session on error identification RW-1 With practice sheets and activities like “Error
and correction Hunt” Game, “Proofreading Race” Game, “Tic-tac-
toe” and "Use 'grass skirts'", students get a better
hold on the rules to first identify and then correct
errors in the text. ( Sentence Correction)
Practical 4 Associated skills practice session on error identification RW-1 With practice sheets and activities like “Error
and correction Hunt” Game, “Proofreading Race” Game, “Tic-tac-
toe” and "Use 'grass skirts'", students get a better
hold on the rules to first identify and then correct
errors in the text. ( Sentence Correction)
Practical 5 Speaking skills phonic drill based on stress and RW-2 With drills and activities like "Minimal Pairs
intonation RW-3 Bingo", "Board Basketball", "3.Say It Again, Sam",
and "Running Dictation", students will get a better
command on voice and accent resulting in effective
speaking skills. ( Voice and Accent)
Practical 6 Speaking skills phonic drill based on stress and RW-2 With drills and activities like "Minimal Pairs
intonation RW-3 Bingo", "Board Basketball", "3.Say It Again, Sam",
and "Running Dictation", students will get a better
command on voice and accent resulting in effective
speaking skills. ( Voice and Accent)
Practical 7 Speaking skills phonic drill based on stress and RW-2 With drills and activities like "Minimal Pairs
intonation RW-3 Bingo", "Board Basketball", "3.Say It Again, Sam",
and "Running Dictation", students will get a better
command on voice and accent resulting in effective
speaking skills. ( Voice and Accent)
Practical 8 Test 1

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Practical 9 Associated skills vocabulary games and practice sheets, RW-4 With practice sheets and activities like "Draw
Idioms (their literal and figurative meanings)",
"Charades", and "Write an idiom story", students
will be able to use a better range of vocabulary.
(Vocabulary)
Practical 10 Associated skills vocabulary games and practice sheets, RW-4 With practice sheets and activities like "Draw
Idioms (their literal and figurative meanings)",
"Charades", and "Write an idiom story", students
will be able to use a better range of vocabulary.
(Vocabulary)
Practical 11 Presentation - Individual
Practical 12 Reading skills practice sessions on reading RW-5 With worksheets and activities like "Keyword
comprehension RW-6 bingo", students will attain enriched skills in
comprehension taking verbal cues into
consideration. (Reading Comprehension)
Practical 13 Reading skills practice sessions on reading RW-5 With worksheets and activities like "Keyword
comprehension RW-6 bingo", students will attain enriched skills in
comprehension taking verbal cues into
consideration. (Reading Comprehension)
Practical 14 Reading skills practice sessions on reading RW-5 With worksheets and activities like "Keyword
comprehension RW-6 bingo", students will attain enriched skills in
comprehension taking verbal cues into
consideration. (Reading Comprehension)
Practical 15 Writing skills functional aspects of essay writing RW-7 Through the practice sheets and activities like "Free
Writing", and "Hamburger Essay Builder", students
will be able to organize the thoughts and write the
same effectively. (Essay Writing)
Practical 16 Writing skills functional aspects of essay writing RW-7 Through the practice sheets and activities like "Free
Writing", and "Hamburger Essay Builder", students
will be able to organize the thoughts and write the
same effectively. (Essay Writing)
Practical 17 Associated skills worksheets completion based on RW-8 With the worksheets and activities like "Word Libs
comprehension and missing text, RW-9 Story Maker", students will possess upgraded
RW-10 comprehension of verbal and logical cues to fill the
gaps in ( Sentence Completion)
Practical 18 Associated skills worksheets completion based on RW-8 With the worksheets and activities like "Word Libs
comprehension and missing text, RW-9 Story Maker", students will possess upgraded
RW-10 comprehension of verbal and logical cues to fill the
gaps in ( Sentence Completion)
Practical 19 Test 2
Practical 20 Associated skills recognition of the word relationship. RW-11 With practice sheets and activities like “Object
association”, “Word association”, “Escape Room
Analogy” and “Sticky Analogy: Why?”, students
will be more skillful in recognizing and utilizing
word relationships. (Analogy)

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Practical 21 Associated skills recognition of the word relationship. RW-11 With practice sheets and activities like “Object
association”, “Word association”, “Escape Room
Analogy” and “Sticky Analogy: Why?”, students
will be more skillful in recognizing and utilizing
word relationships. (Analogy)
Practical 22 Associated skills recognition of the word relationship. RW-11 With practice sheets and activities like “Object
association”, “Word association”, “Escape Room
Analogy” and “Sticky Analogy: Why?”, students
will be more skillful in recognizing and utilizing
word relationships. (Analogy)
Practical 23 Associated skills recognition of the word relationship. RW-11 With practice sheets and activities like “Object
association”, “Word association”, “Escape Room
Analogy” and “Sticky Analogy: Why?”, students
will be more skillful in recognizing and utilizing
word relationships. (Analogy)
Practical 24 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
Practical 25 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
Practical 26 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
Test 3
Practical 27 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.
Practical 28 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
Practical 29 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
Practical 30 Associated skills structural variation of sentences for RW-12 In addition to the practice sheets, with activities
meaning creation, RW-13 like “Flashback”, “Retelling” and “Word chain”,
students will be equipped with the skill of
recognizing multiple verbal clues to organize the
sentences in a logical sequence. ( Para jumbles).
Practical 28-30 (Spillover) are for revision before
ETE.
SPILL OVER
Practical 30 Spill Over

An instruction plan is only a tentative plan. The teacher may make some changes in his/her teaching plan. The students are advised to use syllabus for preparation of all examinations. The students are expected to keep themselves
updated on the contemporary issues related to the course. Upto 20% of the questions in any examination/Academic tasks can be asked from such issues even if not explicitly mentioned in the instruction plan.