Reading Comprehension (RC) in CAT can feel tricky, but once you know the types of questions asked, it becomes much easier to tackle.

Here’s a breakdown of the main RC question types you’ll face - and what to focus on for each.

1. Main Idea Questions
Focus on the overall theme or central argument of the passage. These questions test whether you understood what the passage is fundamentally about, not just individual details.

2. Inference Questions
These are implied but not directly stated. You need to read between the lines and identify what the author suggests without explicitly saying it.

3. Tone Questions
Identify the author’s attitude toward the topic - whether it’s critical, neutral, analytical, or supportive. Recognizing tone helps in understanding the passage’s intent.

4. Vocabulary Questions
These test the meaning of specific words or phrases as used in context. The same word can have different meanings, so focus on how it’s used within the paragraph.

5. Fact-Based Questions
These are directly stated in the passage. The answer can be found by carefully scanning for specific details or data points mentioned by the author.

Key Takeaway:

Understanding the type of question is half the battle in Reading Comprehension.
Main idea and inference questions test your understanding, while tone, vocabulary, and fact-based questions test precision.
Train yourself to identify these patterns, and you’ll see a clear improvement in both accuracy and speed.