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    Thoroughly Revised and Updated

    General
    ENGLISH
    For

    GATE • PSUs
    Comprehensive Theory with Solved Examples
    and Previous Solved Questions of GATE

    Also useful for


    SSC, Bank (PO), NDA, CDS, State Public Services Commissions, various Public
    Sector Units and other Competitive Exams conducted by UPSC

    Publications
    Publications

    MADE EASY Publications


    Corporate Office: 44-A/4, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi-16;  Noida Office: D-28, Sector-63, Noida, U.P.
    Website: www.madeeasypublications.org;  Phone: 011-45124660, 0-8860378007
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    General English
    © Copyright by MADE EASY Publications.
    All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into
    a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photo-
    copying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the above mentioned
    publisher of this book.

    1st Edition : 2008


    2nd Edition : 2011
    3rd Edition : 2012
    Re-print : 2013
    4th Edition: 2014
    5th Edition: 2015
    6th Edition: 2016
    7th Edition: 2017

    8th Edition: 2018

    MADE EASY PUBLICATIONS has taken due care in collecting the data and providing the solutions, before
    publishing this book. Inspite of this, if any inaccuracy or printing error occurs then MADE EASY PUBLICATIONS
    owes no responsibility. We will be grateful if you could point out any such error. Your suggestions will be appreciated.
    Preface
    The General English Section is an important section of GATE and various PSUs’ entrance tests. The book is
    designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. It is unique in
    the way that it provides concrete content review for the test as well as strategies for tackling the tricky
    questions.

    Features of this book :


     Strategies and tricks on how to understand evaluate and manipulate Comprehension Passages
    and Vocabulary. You’ll be able to articulate the passage in your own words.
     Techniques to eliminate 3 wrong choices confidently even if you can’t fully comprehend a question
    or a passage.
     Gist of ten types of grammar errors and help you develop a strong sense of both grammar and the
    conventions of English language.
     Keywords searching tips to find what you need to look for when you are answering the questions.
    You will not waste time re-reading the whole passage. Techniques to locate facts, trace an author’s
    line of logic, and map the structure of a passage.
     This book briefs you on the different aspects of Grammar, Vocabulary-in-context and Reading
    comprehension questions giving you key tips on how to tackle these important types of
    questions.
     Made Easy book on General English offers you enough material for a year-long study program as
    well as for a short duration preparation module so that you don’t have to settle for last-minute
    cram sessions. Pace yourself as you work your way through the wealth of practice exercises
    designed for you.
     It contains high-frequency word list, incorporating vocabulary from various exam of last 10 years’
    papers.
     Practice questions with explained answers to prepare you for the spotting the errors, sentence
    completion and reading comprehension questions. Practice exercises have been organized
    according to level of difficulty with dozens of clear, helpful pointers and several new questions
    modelled closely on questions appearing in various exams.
     MADE EASY Book on General English takes you through the very basics of General English to the
    toughest questions that might be tested in GATE and PSUs papers.

    This latest edition of Made Easy Book on General English is a sign of MadeEasy’s on-going commitment
    to make this book India’s outstanding guide for various competitive exams. It has benefited from the
    dedicated labours of the editorial staff of Made Easy, and from the research and writing skills of our
    authors. We are greatly indebted to them.

    We wish you all the best for your preparation!!!


    How to use this book?
    1. The book is divided in Units which deal with particular problems coming under
    one category so start your preparation in the same order.

    2. Every Section has been divided into Chapters covering different topics from that
    particular segment.

    3. Once you have completed a particular chapter; do the practice exercises given in
    it and then take the tests. Analyse your score and re-read the questions that you
    went wrong with.

    4. Once you have completed all the units and feel confident about taking model
    papers then you can confidently attempt the five mock papers provided at the
    end of the book.

    5. Take full advantage of the questions from the previous years papers which have
    been discussed in every chapter. Understand the paper pattern and trends of
    exam.

    6. Once again revise the fundamentals before your exam.

    mmmm
    Contents
    Section 1 : Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
    Chapter 1 : Introduction to English Grammar............................................................................................................14
    Chapter 2 : Basics of English Grammar.........................................................................................................................17
    Chapter 3 : Subject Verb Agreement............................................................................................................................19
    Chapter 4 : Verbs & Tenses................................................................................................................................................29
    Chapter 5 : Conditional Sentences................................................................................................................................45
    Chapter 6 : Direct & Indirect Speech.............................................................................................................................48
    Chapter 7 : Active & Passive Voice.................................................................................................................................54
    Chapter 8 : Modifiers..........................................................................................................................................................64
    Chapter 9 : Parallelism.......................................................................................................................................................67

    Chapter 10 : Pronoun Agreement..................................................................................................................................71

    Chapter 11 : Idioms & Phrasal Verbs .............................................................................................................................75

    Chapter 12 : Practice Questions ....................................................................................................................................87

    Section 2 : Vocabulary
    Chapter 13: Introduction to Vocabulary .....................................................................................................................98
    Chapter 14: Approaches of learning words & their retention...............................................................................99
    Chapter 15: Antonyms.................................................................................................................................................... 140
    Chapter 16: Synonyms.................................................................................................................................................... 147
    Chapter 17: Sentence Completion............................................................................................................................. 155
    Chapter 18: Practice Questions................................................................................................................................... 174

    Section 3 : Critical Reasoning


    Chapter 19: Introduction to Critical Reasoning...................................................................................................... 183
    Chapter 20: Types of Arguments................................................................................................................................. 186
    Chapter 21: Five Strategies for Critical Reasoning................................................................................................. 188
    Chapter 22: Types of Questions in Critical Reasoning and Approaches......................................................... 189
    Chapter 23: Critical Reasoning: Tips & Tricks........................................................................................................... 195
    Chapter 24: Practice Exercise....................................................................................................................................... 196

    Section 4 : Previous Years GATE Solved Questions


    Previous Years GATE Solved Questions..................................................................................................................... 217

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