LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

This course is designed to equip learners with the essential verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, and language proficiency skills required for competitive examinations such as the Common Admission Test (CAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The course focuses on building strong fundamentals in grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension while also developing advanced critical reasoning and test-taking strategies. Through a combination of conceptual learning, guided practice, and mock tests, students will learn how to approach different question types efficiently and accurately under time constraints. Special emphasis is placed on analytical reading, inference-making, elimination techniques, and exam-specific strategies to maximise scores. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Demonstrate strong command of English grammar and usage Interpret and analyse complex reading passages efficiently Solve critical reasoning questions with logical clarity Apply vocabulary effectively in context-based questions Identify question patterns specific to CAT, GRE, and GMAT

  • oot words, prefixes, suffixes Synonyms & antonyms Idioms and phrases Context-based vocabulary (GRE-focused) Word usage in sentences
  • Parts of speech and sentence structure Subject-verb agreement Tenses and modifiers Parallelism Error detection Sentence correction (GMAT-focused)
  • Types of passages (factual, inferential, critical) Main idea, tone, inference-based questions Passage mapping techniques Speed reading vs deep reading CAT RC strategies
  • Argument structure (premise, conclusion, assumption) Strengthen/weaken questions Assumption and inference Cause-effect reasoning GMAT & GRE CR strategies
  • Para jumbles Sentence completion Odd sentence out Summary questions CAT-specific VA patterns
  • Time management techniques Question selection strategies Sectional and full-length mock tests Error analysis and performance tracking

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George Sebastian
Assistant Professor

George Sebastian is an Assistant Professor specializing in Communication Skills, with a strong focus on verbal ability training for competitive examinations such as CAT, GRE, and GMAT. Currently associated with Lovely Professional University, he is dedicated to enhancing students’ proficiency in English communication, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. With experience in training students for high-stakes aptitude exams, he adopts a strategy-driven and learner-centric approach, emphasizing conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and exam-oriented techniques. His areas of expertise include verbal reasoning, vocabulary development, grammar, and structured communication.