CUET English Section: Mastering Reading Comprehension and Grammar

Securing a top score in the CUET English section is a game-changer for your university admission prospects. This section tests your reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal ability—skills that are not only vital for the exam but also for your academic journey ahead. Here’s a focused strategy from Rahul Sir's Classes to help you master reading comprehension and grammar, the two pillars of CUET English success.

Understanding the CUET English Section point one 

The CUET English paper typically includes:

• Reading Comprehension (RC) passages

• Grammar and sentence correction

• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms)

• Verbal ability (sentence rearrangement, paragraph completion)

The first step to effective preparation is a clear grasp of the exam pattern and syllabus.

Mastering Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension forms a significant chunk of the English section. To excel, focus on:

• Regular Reading: Read editorials, newspapers, and novels to improve reading speed and comprehension. Editorials from newspapers like The Hindu and The Indian Express expose you to diverse topics and writing styles.

• Skimming and Scanning: Practice quickly identifying the main idea, tone, and key details in a passage. Skimming helps you get the gist, while scanning helps you locate specific information fast.

• Summarizing: After reading a passage, write a summary in your own words. This reinforces understanding and retention.

• Practice with RC Sets: Solve previous years’ CUET papers and sample RC sets to get familiar with question patterns and difficulty levels. Analyze your mistakes and revisit tricky passages.

• Time Management: Practice reading and answering questions within a set time to build speed and accuracy.

Mastering Grammar

Grammar is a scoring area if approached systematically:

• Strengthen Basics: Revise fundamental grammar rules—parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, tenses, sentence structure, conjunctions, prepositions, and modifiers.

• Consistent Practice: Solve grammar exercises daily, focusing on error spotting, sentence correction, and active-passive voice.

• Use Standard Books: Refer to trusted resources like Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for grammar and vocabulary practice.

• Take Grammar Quizzes: Regular online quizzes and exercises help reinforce concepts and identify weak areas.

• Analyze Mistakes: Learn from errors in practice exercises to avoid repeating them in the actual exam.

Smart Practice Techniques

• Mock Tests: Attempt full-length mock tests under exam-like conditions to build stamina and manage exam anxiety. Analyze performance and focus on weak areas.

• Previous Year Papers: Solve past CUET English papers to understand frequently asked topics and question trends.

• Active Learning: Teach concepts to peers, summarize passages, and create flashcards for grammar rules and vocabulary to enhance retention.

Conclusion

Excelling in the CUET English section is all about mastering reading comprehension and grammar through regular practice, strategic reading, and smart revision. With the right approach, you can turn the English section into your strongest scoring area and boost your overall CUET rank.

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