IBPS PO Prelims 2017 Last Minute Tips
The preliminary exam for IBPS PO will be conducted online and will have 100 questions for 60 minutes. Candidates will have to manage those 60 minutes themselves while dealing with three sections- Reasoning (35 Ques), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Ques), and English (30 Ques). We are here providing some Pro Tips for each of these sections that can help you score in IBPS PO Prelims 2017.
English Language
Nowadays the approach for this section is more towards practical usage so always stay prepared for the unexpected. After all English is a language and essentially there are two most important aspects of a language its syntax and semantics. Revise grammar rules, relax and don't overburden yourself with the thought of the new pattern.
- Practice Memory Based Papers of SBI 2017, IBPS 2016 to get an idea of all possible combinations of questions that you might face this year.
- Try to solve questions from comprehension first, but do keep a check on time. You can skip those questions which require you to invest more time in the given passage.
- Use the method of skimming for reading comprehension.
- Read the directions carefully and attempt the conventional pattern questions first. Cloze Test, Fillers can save your day.
- Use the method of elimination to save time.
- Don't try to attempt all the questions, attempt those you are confident with. Keep in mind that your mistake will cost you 0.25 marks
- Finish this section within 12-15 minutes.
Quantitative Aptitude
The first and most basic tip to help you clear quantitative aptitude section’s cut off is that you should work on your calculation speed. If you want to score in Maths you know you must calculate faster. In fact, this section is most scoring if you have practiced enough as you cannot be sure of your answers in language section and you might trip while solving puzzles but whereas questions of arithmetic are concerned you can be sure if you can solve it, if your answer is right or not.