Reading Comprehension for the CAT: A Winning Approach by an IIM Alumnus

Product Description Following on the success of his Introduction to the CAT Tips from an IIM Alumunus, Sidharth Balakrishna has provided his sharp insight into reading comprehension with Demystifying Reading Comprehension for the CAT. Providing a fresh approach to deal with the questions based upon reading comprehension, it focuses on enhancing the skills and aptitude of the student in cracking the questions of this genre. The basis of this book is to polish the capabilities and fundamentals of the students preparing for B-schools. Features: A checklist of do s and don ts before each chapter. Tips and techniques to solve the questions Elaborate explanation of various types of passages Reading comprehension passages for practice available online Table Of Contents: Preface About the Author Part I Tips for Reading Comprehension Analysis of Reading Comprehension in the Computer-based CAT Introduction to the Type of Questions in Reading Comprehension in the Computer based CAT Reading Comprehension in the Computer-based CAT: Initial Tips Choosing an Appropriate Title of the Passage Choosing the Central Idea/Theme of the Passage Choosing the Tone of the Passage Choosing Who is the Author of a Passage Choosing From Where has the Passage been taken Answering Direct Questions and Speed Reading Techniques Choosing the Answer to The Author is most likely to Agree/Disagree with the Following Statement Reading Comprehension Questions based on Critical Reasoning Preparing for the Reading Comprehension Section: Final Tips (with screenshots of the exam interface) Part II Solved Actual Exam Papers Part III Unsolved Actual Exam Papers About the Author Sidharth Balakrishna is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, and has been employed with the world s top marketing, management consultancy and energy firms. He has also written a number of books and articles for various reputed publications, and given guest lectures and appeared at seminars across the country. His books include the following, all published by Pearson Education: An Introduction to CAT: Tips from an IIM Alumnus Reading Comprehension for the CAT: A Winning Approach by an IIM Alumnus Case Studies in Marketing (Pearson Case Book series) He is a career counselling expert with the Hindustan Times and a member of the interview panel to select MBA students at various MBA institutes. Mr Balakrishna has also given lectures as visiting faculty in several MBA institutes and coaching institutes such as MBAGuru, T.I.M.E., Career Launcher and IMS. Sidharth has written for The Hindu Business Line, Rediff.com, The Times of India, , Indian Management (the journal of the All India Management Association), shiksha.com, etc. Some of his papers and articles on oil and gas have been presented to top government officials and have helped shape the industry structure in India.