| TRUE | if the statement agrees with the information |
| FALSE | if the statement contradicts the information |
| NOT GIVEN | if there is no information on this |
Study Tips and Techniques
If you often find yourself struggling with your studies, here are some useful study tips and techniques that can help you out...
When it comes to studying or learning, every student prefers his/her distinct pattern that suits his speed, grasping capacity and other academic abilities. However there are certain studying techniques that can aid the learning process to a great extent. Taking notes in the class, reviewing the notes, rewriting the study material can seem too intimidating at times, here is a step by step guide that you might find helpful if you are in the process of chalking out your own study plan. First of all you need to acquire some useful study habits to follow a good study plan. Here are the study habits that can help you:
Attending Classes
Classroom knowledge is interactive, as well as important. The amount of knowledge that one can grasp in a classroom is extremely valuable for students. Make it a point to attend the classes regularly so that you don’t miss out on the important points and topics mentioned in the class. Often teachers mention important topics and subjects that might come in handy while cracking the class tests and exams. Attending classes will help you to understand and remember each and every concept clearly and clear out any doubt that you have regarding the subject. No amount of reading or self-study can match up to the level of interactive study that is a distinct feature of classroom sessions.
Maintaining Organized and Comprehensive Notes
Yes maintaining your notes is another essential element of studying. One simple process to have comprehensive notes is to include the following steps:
-Take notes in the class
-While reviewing the notes during self-study, make your own additions to sum up your understanding of the topic
-Research further to include additional data to your notes.
A well organized set of comprehensive notes is the key to right studying. Also make sure the notes are clean in terms of writing and presentation; avoid scribbles in your final notes. It is always preferable that you type your notes and maintain them online or take prints. Having a soft copy of your notes always works well since you can take prints if and when required and in addition to that you never have to worry about losing your notes. However don’t worry if you do not own a computer or if you prefer writing you notes on paper, you can maintain files or notebooks as well.
Self-Study and Research
It is a common misconception that self-study can begin only after a particular topic or chapter is taught in class. You should start preparing for the class in advance whenever you can. After attending the classes, it is of utmost importance that you have time to review the notes that you have taken during the class as well as try and read more about the subject on your own. Be it reference books, or e-books, try and hunt for more information about your subject so that you have a comprehensive view of the topics taught under your syllabus. Often while reading and self-studying, it happens that you come across doubts or questions that did not occur to you in the classroom. Try and answer these questions yourself with the help of books or the Internet, however in case you fail to find and answer jot down these questions so that you remember to clarify the questions in your next class.
Group Discussions Debates and Conversations
Yes, one of the important habits that one must acquire to enhance the studying process is indulge in-group discussions, debates or simple conversations about the subjects that you are studying. Group discussions can be a great way to broaden your perspective over important issues since group discussions give every group member a chance to voice their understanding, which might not necessarily be alike. Group discussions are thus a healthy and a rather informal way of exchanging information and discussing issues. Many teachers encourage the group discussion technique in their classroom as well.
Regular Planning
No matter how much people frown upon the planning process and the timetables, it is a known fact that having a clear and detailed plan makes it easier for a person to reach the goal. According to your convenience, make a daily/weekly/monthly planner for your studies. Although the monthly planning process might seem convenient it is always better to have a weekly or a daily plan, so that abrupt changes in class schedules or any other changes can be taken into consideration accordingly.
Balanced Study
Yes, there exist some species of students who burn the midnight oil, and slog it out every single day. The studying process should be such that it leaves enough room for a student to indulge in recreational activities and relaxation. Always chalk out a schedule that will not hamper your sleep, your health, your sports/recreational activities and other routine tasks. Also studying a single subject at a stretch (like an entire week or so), can get boring, hence plan a schedule that helps you switch from one subject to another in sufficient time.
Build the Right Attitude
Normally students get too caught up with the grades, the percentage and the entire marking system. Always remember that if you study with the aim of acquiring knowledge, the grades will be brighter by default. However if you just aim for the high grades, there is a chance you might get the grades, but you will miss out on acquiring comprehensive knowledge on a particular subject. Always study with the right attitude, and you will never have to worry about your grades. Knowledge is way beyond the grades and percentile marking.
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Question Focus: Contradiction - order of developing habits versus planning
Correct Answer: FALSE
Why this is correct: The passage clearly says you should acquire study habits first and then follow a study plan. The statement reverses this order, so it contradicts the text.
Passage Reference: First of all you need to acquire some useful study habits to follow a good study plan. Here are the study habits that can help you:
Common Mistake: Students often choose TRUE because they skim and think habits and plans are the same thing. But the passage gives a clear order, which makes this a Contradiction trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'acquire some useful study habits to follow a good study plan' = Statement: 'develop your study routine before making a study plan'
Tips: When a statement talks about order or sequence, always check which thing comes first in the passage.
Key Vocabulary:
- acquire = get
- routine = habit
Question Focus: Checking for specific detail about tips
Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
Passage Reference: Often teachers mention important topics and subjects that might come in handy while cracking the class tests and exams.
Why this is correct: The passage says teachers mention important topics and subjects that help with tests and exams. It does not say teachers give tips about exams, so this specific claim is not stated.
Common Mistake: Students often mark this TRUE because exams are mentioned. But mentioning topics is not the same as giving tips. This is a classic Not Given trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'important topics and subjects' = Statement: 'tips about examinations and tests'
Tips: If a statement adds a specific detail like 'tips', check carefully if that exact idea is mentioned.
Key Vocabulary:
- mention = talk about
- handy = useful
Question Focus: Synonym match - add to notes
Correct Answer: TRUE
Passage Reference: While reviewing the notes during self-study, make your own additions to sum up your understanding of the topic
Why this is correct: The passage directly says to make your own additions when reviewing the notes during self-study. This matches the statement exactly in meaning.
Common Mistake: Some students overthink and look for the word 'after class'. But self-study after class is the same idea. Missing this link is a Paraphrase trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'make your own additions while reviewing the notes' = Statement: 'add to your notes when you go through them after class'
Tips: Look for instruction words like 'make', 'do', or 'add'. These often signal direct matches.
Key Vocabulary:
- reviewing = going through
- additions = extra information
Question Focus: Missing limitation - listening only
Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
Passage Reference: Group discussions give every group member a chance to voice their understanding, which might not necessarily be alike.
Why this is correct: The passage talks about taking part and voicing understanding in group discussions. It does not discuss learning by just listening, so this idea is not addressed.
Common Mistake: Students often assume listening is included. But the passage never says learning happens by only listening. This is a Not Given trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'voice their understanding' = Statement: 'just listening to group discussions'
Tips: Words like 'just' or 'only' are important. Check if the passage really supports such limits.
Key Vocabulary:
- voice = express
- broaden = widen
Question Focus: Cause and result - knowledge leads to grades
Correct Answer: TRUE
Passage Reference: Always remember that if you study with the aim of acquiring knowledge, the grades will be brighter by default.
Why this is correct: The passage clearly says focusing on acquiring knowledge means grades will be brighter. This directly supports the statement.
Common Mistake: Some students think this is an opinion and choose NOT GIVEN. But the writer clearly states the result, so this is a Synonym match.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'grades will be brighter by default' = Statement: 'ensure a higher grade'
Tips: When the writer uses strong results like 'will be', it usually supports a TRUE answer.
Key Vocabulary:
- acquiring = gaining
- by default = naturally
Question Focus: Contradiction - single subject focus
Correct Answer: FALSE
Passage Reference: Also studying a single subject at a stretch (like an entire week or so), can get boring, hence plan a schedule that helps you switch from one subject to another in sufficient time.
Why this is correct: The passage advises switching from one subject to another and says focusing on one subject can get boring. This directly contradicts the idea that it is necessary.
Common Mistake: Students may think the passage allows flexibility. But here the writer clearly advises against single-subject focus. This is a Contradiction trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'switch from one subject to another' = Statement: 'focus all your effort on just one subject'
Tips: If the passage recommends the opposite action, the answer is FALSE, not NOT GIVEN.
Key Vocabulary:
- at a stretch = for a long time
- hence = so
General Tips:
- TFNG statements follow passage order - use the previous answer's location to find the next one.
- For FALSE answers, always find a clear sentence that says the opposite.
- For NOT GIVEN, identify the exact detail the statement adds and check if the passage really mentions it.
- Watch out for words like 'just', 'only', or 'necessary' - they often create traps.
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