Step Plus Assessment 2023 - Important Topics and Preparation Guide
Purpose of the Assessment:
The Step Plus assessment tests core English skills: Listening, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and
Vocabulary.
Major Topics Covered:
1. Listening Skills
- Audio Comprehension: Listen to conversations and answer MCQs.
- Specific Information: Dates, names, places.
- Tone and Purpose: Speaker's emotion and attitude.
Sample Questions:
- What did the speaker forget?
- What is the relationship between two speakers?
2. Reading Comprehension
- Passage-based MCQs.
- Main Idea vs Supporting Facts.
- Vocabulary meaning in context.
Sample Questions:
- Identify the main idea.
- Choose a synonym or antonym for a word from the passage.
3. Grammar Usage
- Fill in the Blanks.
- Error Spotting.
- Sentence Correction.
Key Grammar Topics:
- Tenses (Present, Past, Future)
- Articles (a, an, the)
Step Plus Assessment 2023 - Important Topics and Preparation Guide
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Pronouns
- Prepositions (in, on, at)
- Conjunctions (and, but, because)
Sample Questions:
- Choose correct tense.
- Spot grammatical errors in sentences.
4. Vocabulary and Word Forms
- Synonyms and Antonyms.
- Choosing the right word in context.
- Word Formation (happy -> happiness -> happily)
Sample Questions:
- Select synonym for "happy".
- Select antonym for "ancient".
5. Writing Skills (Light Mention)
- Email Writing.
- Short Paragraph Writing.
(Note: Writing was lightly touched in the demo.)
Structure of the Test:
- Mostly MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Sections: Listening -> Reading -> Grammar -> Vocabulary.
- Timed Sections (~2 minutes per audio/reading passage).
Recommended Preparation Strategy:
Listening:
- Daily 10 min English podcast/videos.
Step Plus Assessment 2023 - Important Topics and Preparation Guide
- Practice note-taking while listening.
Reading:
- Read short articles daily.
- Skim for main idea, scan for facts.
Grammar:
- Revise core topics (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions).
- Practice 15-20 grammar MCQs daily.
Vocabulary:
- Learn 5 new synonyms and antonyms daily.
- Use new words in sentences.
Key Takeaway:
- Focus on speed + accuracy.
- Stay calm and confident.
- Practice active listening and fast reading.
Mantra:
"Speed + Accuracy + Calm = DESTINY."