Wiley’s ExamXpert Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT 2019

Preface Section 1 Introduction Chapter 1: An Integrated Approach to Proficiency in English Language Introduction An Integrated Approach Proficiency in English Language: The 4-F Framework Chapter 2: The Changing CAT Pattern Changes in CAT Pattern Diagnostic Tests A Foretaste of CAT VARC Section Chapter 3: Using This Book Structure of the Book Chapter 4: Gearing up for CAT The CAT Exam: The Entry Point to your Dream B-School The CAT 2017 Exam Structure and Experience Section 2 Diagnostic Tests CAT VARC Diagnostic Test 1 (Based on Latest Pattern) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers CAT VARC Diagnostic Test 2 (Based on Old Pattern) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Section 3 Concept Review Chapter 5: Reading Comprehension: Vocabulary, Level of Language and Subject-Matter Hurdles to Reading Comprehension Level of Language and Range of Vocabulary Some Reading Tasks to Challenge you Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 6: Reading in Thought Units: Unravelling Grammar Syntax Forming Regular Reading Habits Understanding Grammar Syntax Review of Grammar Syntax Internalizing Complex Grammar Syntax Explanatory Answers Along with the Questions Chapter 7: Reading Comprehension: Clear and Logical Composition of Texts Integrated Approach: The Expanded 5-F Framework Ambiguity and Logical Inconsistency Handling Negatives Understanding Logical Equivalence Analysis and Evaluation of Arguments Types of Reasoning: Deductive and Inductive Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Types of Critical Reasoning Questions Separating Facts, Inferences and Judgements Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 8: Reading Comprehension: Sentences to Paragraphs Coherence and Fluency of Thought-Flow Grammatical Linking and Signposting Jumbled Paragraphs: Test Your Ability to ‘Read with The Eye of a Writer’ What Makes a Good Starting Sentence ‘Tell and Show’ or ‘Show and Tell’ ‘Tell and Show’ ‘Show and Tell’ Chronological or Logical Developing Thought-flow by ‘Linking Back’ to Earlier Thoughts Repetition and Parallel Grammatical Structures What Makes A Good Concluding Sentence Summary of Guidelines for Unravelling Jumbled Paragraphs Types of Jumbled Paragraph Questions (MCQ And TITA) Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 9: Reading Comprehension: Summarizing and Active Reading (Paragraph Summary Writing) Summarizing: A Basic Reading Comprehension Skill The Technique of Active Reading Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension: Levels of Meaning and RC Question-Types Levels of Meaning and Related RC Question-Types Wording of Question-Stems and Option traps Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 11: Reading Comprehension: Reading for Structure (Evaluative Level of Meaning) The Main Idea Question: The Most Important and Frequently-Asked RC Question Some RC Question-Types That Entail ‘Evaluation’ Answer Key Explanatory Answers Chapter 12: Reading Comprehension: Reading for Implied Idea (Inferential Level of Meaning) A Quick Recap of the ‘Concept Review’ Section Inferential Level of Meaning: RC Question-types Answer Key Explanatory Answers Section 4 Practice Exercises Practice Exercise 1: Reading Comprehension (Paragraph Summary Writing) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Practice Exercise 2: Reading Comprehension (Short Passages-1) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Practice Exercise 3: Reading Comprehension (Short Passages-2) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Practice Exercise 4: Reading Comprehension (Long Passages-1) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Practice Exercise 5: Reading Comprehension (Long Passages-2) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Section 5 Mock Tests MOCK CAT VARC Test 1 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers MOCK CAT VARC Test 2 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers MOCK CAT VARC Test 3 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers MOCK CAT VARC TEST 4 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers MOCK CAT VARC Test 5 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Section 6 CAT 2017 VARC Tests CAT 2017 VARC Test Slot 1 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers CAT 2017 VARC Test Slot 2 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Supplement Building Vocabulary Supplement 1: Learning Words in Related Groups for the Multiplier Effect Introduction Nature of the English Vocabulary Useful Approaches to Vocabulary-Building Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Supplement 2: 4-Month/16-Week Vocabulary-Building Programme Week 1 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 2 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 3 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 4 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 5 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 6 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 7 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 8 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 9 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 10 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 11 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 12 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 13 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 14 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 15 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Week 16 Explanatory Answers with Word Meanings Supplement CAT Practice Exercises CAT Supplement 1: Jumbled Paragraphs (TITA) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers CAT Supplement 2: Out-of-Context Sentences (TITA) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers CAT Supplement 3: Paragraph Summary (MCQ) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Supplement XAT Practice Exercises XAT Supplement 1: Verbal Ability (Vocabulary and Grammar) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers XAT Supplement 2: Verbal Reasoning (Jumbled Paragraphs and Critical Reasoning) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers XAT Supplement 3: Reading Comprehension (Logic and Application-based) Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers XAT Supplement 4: Grammar Common Errors (Brief Notes and Grammar Exercise) Brief Notes Grammar Exercise Explanatory Answers CAT 2018 VARC Tests CAT 2018 VARC Test Slot 1 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers CAT 2018 VARC Test Slot 2 Questions Answer Key Explanatory Answers Bibliography.