SBI PO English Notes
1. Grammar Rules
- Parts of Speech: Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection. Learn
functions and common errors.
- Tenses: Present, Past, Future in all 4 forms. Focus on usage and sequence.
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure verb agrees with subject, especially in inverted sentences and collective
nouns.
- Voice: Convert between Active and Passive voice.
- Speech: Master Direct and Indirect speech with tense changes.
- Modals & Conditionals: Usage of modals and 1st, 2nd, 3rd conditionals.
- Articles: Use of a, an, the with examples.
2. Vocabulary
- Build vocabulary with root words, synonyms, antonyms.
- Phrasal Verbs: Break down, Give up, Call off, etc.
- Idioms: Common phrases like "Beat around the bush".
- One Word Substitution: E.g., A person who travels on foot - Pedestrian.
3. Reading Comprehension
- Skim for theme, scan for answers.
- Inference-based, tone-based, vocabulary questions.
- Practice with newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express.
4. Para Jumbles
- Identify topic sentence.
- Use transition words and pronouns to maintain logical order.
SBI PO English Notes
5. Cloze Test
- Understand passage theme.
- Choose words based on grammar and context.
6. Fill in the Blanks
- Focus on grammar (prepositions, conjunctions), and vocabulary collocations.
7. Sentence Improvement
- Check grammar, clarity, and word usage.
- Practice eliminating incorrect options.
8. Error Detection
- Common traps: Subject-verb disagreement, incorrect articles, tense errors.
- Break sentence into parts and examine each carefully.
9. Daily Practice Plan
- Mon: 1 RC + 10 Errors + 10 Fill in the Blanks
- Tue: 1 Cloze Test + 10 Word Usages + 10 Para Jumbles
- Wed: 2 RC + 10 Sentence Improvement
- Thu: 1 RC + 10 Phrasal Verbs + 10 Idioms
- Fri: 1 Cloze + 10 Errors + 10 Grammar Practice
- Sat: English Section Mock Test
- Sun: Revision + 20 Vocabulary Words