Introduction to Vocabulary for Gate -UPSC-SSC-Bank.
Introduction to Vocabulary for Gate -UPSC -SSC-Bank.
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- 1 Introduction to Vocabulary for GATE, UPSC, SSC & Bank Exams
- 2 1. Importance of Vocabulary in Exams
- 3 2. Types of Vocabulary Questions
- 4 3. Example Questions
- 5 4. How to Improve Vocabulary?
- 6 387-2-english-vocabulary-in-use-pre-intermediate-and- …
- 7 Introduction to Vocabulary for Gate -UPSC-SSC-Bank.
- 8 English for Everyone Vocabulary.pdf
- 9 TEACHING VOCABULARY
- 10 How to Teach Vocabulary
- 11 VOCABULARY LIST
Introduction to Vocabulary for GATE, UPSC, SSC & Bank Exams
Having a strong vocabulary is crucial for competitive exams like GATE, UPSC, SSC, and Bank exams. It helps in comprehension, precise communication, and scoring high in verbal ability sections.
1. Importance of Vocabulary in Exams
UPSC (CSAT & Mains) – Helps in reading comprehension, essay writing, and precise articulation.
SSC CGL/CHSL – Includes direct vocabulary-based questions (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution).
Bank Exams (IBPS, SBI PO, RBI) – Key in reading comprehension and sentence completion.
GATE (Verbal Ability Section) – Tests understanding of words in contextual usage.
2. Types of Vocabulary Questions
Synonyms & Antonyms – Finding words with similar or opposite meanings.
One-word Substitution – Replacing a phrase with a single word.
Idioms & Phrases – Understanding commonly used expressions.
Cloze Test (Fill in the Blanks) – Testing word selection based on context.
Word Usage in Sentences – Checking contextual meaning.
3. Example Questions
Synonym:
Eloquent → (A) Silent (B) Fluent (C) Harsh (D) Weak
Answer: (B) Fluent
Antonym:
Provoke → (A) Excite (B) Encourage (C) Calm (D) Instigate
Answer: (C) Calm
One-word Substitution:
A person who speaks many languages → Polyglot
Idioms & Phrases:
Hit the nail on the head → To describe something exactly
Cloze Test Example:
He has a very ______ attitude towards life. (Positive/Neglecting/Strong/Weak)
Answer: Positive
4. How to Improve Vocabulary?
Read Newspapers – The Hindu, Indian Express for contextual learning.
Use Flashcards & Apps – Anki, Quizlet, and Mnemonics.
Practice Daily – Solve previous year papers.
Learn Word Roots & Prefixes – e.g., “Bio-” (life) in biology, biography.
Use Words in Sentences – Writing helps retention.
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