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Detailed English Language notes for SBI PO covering all Prelims and Mains topics with practice sets and tips.
SBI PO English Language — Complete Notes
1. Reading Comprehension (RC)
RC carries the highest marks in the English section (10–15 marks in Prelims, 15–20 in Mains).
- Approach: Read the questions first, then read the passage with those in mind
- Inference questions: The answer is implied, not directly stated — think about what the author suggests
- Vocabulary in context: Choose the meaning that fits the passage tone, not dictionary definition
- Tone questions: Note words like "however", "despite", "whereas" — they signal contrast
2. Error Detection
Common error types tested in SBI PO:
- Subject-Verb Agreement: "Each of the students is (not are) present"
- Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: "Neither of the boys finished his (not their) homework"
- Misplaced modifier: Keep the modifier next to the word it modifies
- Article usage: "a" before consonant sounds, "an" before vowel sounds
- Preposition: "Married to" (not with); "Sympathize with" (not to)
3. Para Jumbles
- Identify the opening sentence: usually introduces a topic, has no pronoun reference to an unclear antecedent
- Identify the closing sentence: usually contains concluding words like "thus", "therefore", "finally"
- Look for pronoun references: "it", "this", "he" — they follow sentences with their antecedent
- Use connector words: "however", "moreover", "in addition", "on the other hand"
4. Cloze Test Tips
- Read the entire passage first to understand context and tone
- Eliminate options that are grammatically incorrect
- Among remaining options, pick the one that fits the passage's contextual meaning
- Be careful of prepositions: "depend on", "consists of", "based on", etc.