{"id":522,"date":"2026-06-04T15:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/?p=522"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:53:23","slug":"clat-english-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-english-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for CLAT English? Tips to Score 20+ Marks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLAT English Language section needs three things: strong reading speed, clear comprehension, and regular practice. You must read editorials daily, solve passage-based questions, revise vocabulary in context, and understand basic grammar rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English section in CLAT has 22\u201326 questions and carries around 20% weightage, so a good score here improves your overall rank. The questions are based on passages of around 450 words and test your ability to identify the main idea, tone, arguments, inferences, summaries, and word meanings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With consistent reading and mock analysis, English can become one of your most scoring CLAT sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLAT English Language Section: Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know these things before going into CLAT English preparation strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section Name<\/td><td>English Language<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>22\u201326 Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weightage<\/td><td>Around 20% of the paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Type<\/td><td>Passage-based MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passage Length<\/td><td>Around 450 words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Difficulty Level<\/td><td>Class 12 level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skills Tested<\/td><td>Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, inference, tone, summary, and interpretation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ideal Preparation Focus<\/td><td>Editorial reading, RC practice, vocabulary building, grammar basics, mock analysis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best Daily Practice<\/td><td>1\u20132 passages, 10\u201315 vocabulary words, grammar revision, and timed practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CLAT English Language Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLAT English syllabus is mainly built around passage-based comprehension. You are expected to read a passage, understand its central idea, identify the author\u2019s tone, compare viewpoints, draw inferences, and answer vocabulary-based questions from the same context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from reading comprehension, you should also prepare vocabulary for CLAT, basic grammar, paragraph-based questions, and common literary devices. A strong command over these topics will help you answer questions faster and with better accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Areas Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>Passages of around 450 words, main idea, tone, viewpoints, inferences, arguments, conclusions, and summary questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vocabulary<\/td><td>Synonyms, antonyms, root words, homophones, idioms, analogies, one-word substitutions, and contextual word meanings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Grammar<\/td><td>Parts of speech, tenses, modals, conditionals, phrasal verbs, determiners, sentence structure, and usage-based grammar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paragraph-Based Questions<\/td><td>Para jumbles, para completion, para summary, sentence arrangement, and logical flow of ideas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Literary Devices<\/td><td>Common literary terms, figures of speech, tone-based devices, and their application in passages<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/crack-clat-in-first-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Crack CLAT in 1st Attempt<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for CLAT English Language?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLAT English Language section checks how quickly and accurately you can read a passage, understand the author\u2019s argument, identify tone, infer meaning, and eliminate confusing options. Below are the most useful strategies that actually help in CLAT English preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Build a Daily Passage Reading Habit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first target should be improving reading comfort. Read one or two editorials, essays, or opinion pieces daily from The Hindu or Indian Express and try to understand the writer\u2019s argument, not just the meaning of sentences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While reading, ask yourself: What is the central idea? What is the author trying to prove? Is the tone critical, analytical, neutral, or persuasive?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This habit directly improves your performance in main idea, tone, inference, and summary questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read editorials from The Hindu or Indian Express.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on argument flow, not just vocabulary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underline transition words like however, therefore, although, moreover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a 2-line summary after every article.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track how long you take to read 450\u2013500 words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Practice RC Passages With Question Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading alone is not enough. You must solve reading comprehension passages regularly and analyse every answer. In CLAT, two options look similar, and the right answer is usually the one that is directly supported by the passage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After solving a passage, check why the correct option is right and why the other options are wrong. This improves elimination skills, which is one of the biggest scoring factors in CLAT English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solve at least 1\u20132 RC passages daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not look at solutions immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark confusing questions for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the exact line or idea supporting the answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a notebook of common mistake patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Learn Vocabulary Through Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLAT does not reward blind memorisation of word lists. Many vocabulary questions are based on the meaning of a word as used in the passage. This means the same word can have different meanings depending on context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of only memorising synonyms and antonyms, learn words through sentences, editorials, and root words. This helps you handle synonyms, antonyms, idioms, analogies, one-word substitutions, and contextual vocabulary more confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check the important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-vocabulary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vocabulary for CLAT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-idioms-proverbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Idioms and Proverbs for CLAT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn 10\u201315 words daily with sentence usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise old words every 3\u20134 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn root words, prefixes, and suffixes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your own example sentence for each word.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note idioms and phrases from articles and mocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Strengthen Grammar for Usage-Based Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grammar in CLAT English is not asked like a school exam only. It helps you understand sentence meaning, paragraph flow, and option accuracy. Topics like tenses, modals, conditionals, determiners, phrasal verbs, and parts of speech are useful in para completion, sentence correction, and comprehension-based questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need advanced grammar theory, but your basics must be strong enough to identify awkward, incorrect, or logically weak sentence constructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus more on usage than definitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice phrasal verbs and conditionals separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn common subject-verb and tense errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve mixed grammar questions weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Master Tone, Inference, and Main Idea Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many students lose marks in CLAT English because they confuse their personal opinion with the author\u2019s opinion. Tone and inference questions should always be answered from the passage. If the author is criticising something, the tone may be critical or skeptical. If the author is explaining facts, the tone may be analytical or informative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, the main idea is not one random detail from the passage; it is the overall message the author wants to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a list of common tone words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the difference between critical, sarcastic, neutral, optimistic, and analytical tone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid extreme options unless the passage supports them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For inference questions, choose the option that follows logically from the passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For main idea questions, select the option that covers the whole passage, not one paragraph only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Practice Para Jumbles and Para Summary Smartly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paragraph-based questions test your ability to understand logical flow. In para jumbles, look for the opening sentence, connecting ideas, pronoun references, chronology, cause-effect links, and conclusion lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In para summary, avoid options that are too narrow, too broad, or outside the passage. The best summary keeps the central idea intact without adding personal interpretation. These questions improve when you train yourself to see how ideas connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the opening and closing sentence first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for connectors and repeated ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track pronouns like this, these, such, he, they.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid summary options with extra claims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice 5\u201310 para-based questions every alternate day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Attempt CLAT English Sectional Tests Regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sectional tests are important because they train you for time, accuracy, and pressure together. You may understand English well, but the real challenge is solving passages within limited time without losing focus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLAT English sectional tests help you test your reading speed, accuracy, vocabulary application, and question selection. You can also use Law Prep\u2019s CLAT English sectional tests to practise exam-level passages, track your performance, and identify weak areas before full-length mocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempt one sectional test every week in the beginning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase frequency as the exam gets closer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse every wrong and doubtful answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time spent per passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare accuracy across RC, vocabulary, grammar, and para-based questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Analyse Mocks Like a Topper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-mock-test-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT mock test analysis<\/a> is where real improvement happens. After every mock or sectional test, divide mistakes into categories: wrong inference, poor vocabulary, grammar confusion, overthinking, time pressure, or careless reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps you know exactly what to fix. Simply taking more tests without analysis will not improve your score. A serious aspirant spends almost the same time analysing a test as attempting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review all wrong answers on the same day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-read the passage after checking solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note why you selected the wrong option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find repeated mistakes across tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a weekly improvement plan based on mock analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Resources for CLAT Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/online-clat-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online CLAT Coaching<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/clat-study-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Study Material<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/offline-clat-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Park Street<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/clat-mock-tests\/\">CLAT Mock Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Preparation Strategy for CLAT English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this weekly strategy to prepare for CLAT English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preparation Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>Read 2 editorials and solve 2 RC passages. Focus on main idea, tone, and inference questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Vocabulary Building<\/td><td>Learn 15\u201320 words with usage, revise synonyms and antonyms, and practise vocabulary-in-context questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Grammar Basics<\/td><td>Revise one grammar topic such as tenses, modals, conditionals, determiners, or phrasal verbs. Solve 25\u201330 practice questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Para-Based Questions<\/td><td>Practise para jumbles, para completion, and para summary questions. Focus on connectors, flow, and conclusion lines.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday<\/td><td>Mixed English Practice<\/td><td>Solve a mix of RC, vocabulary, grammar, and paragraph-based questions under a time limit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday<\/td><td>Sectional Test<\/td><td>Attempt one CLAT English sectional test. You can use Law Prep\u2019s CLAT sectional tests for exam-level practice and performance analysis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Analysis and Revision<\/td><td>Review mistakes, revise vocabulary, reattempt wrong questions, and update your error notebook.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Books and Resources for CLAT English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-preparation-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT preparation books<\/a> are useful only when you use them with regular practice. For CLAT English, you need resources that improve comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and exam-level question solving. Do not collect too many books. Pick limited resources and revise them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Resource<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>How to Use<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis<\/td><td>Vocabulary, root words, word usage<\/td><td>Study one session daily and revise examples regularly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis<\/td><td>Vocabulary building<\/td><td>Use it for daily word practice and sentence-based learning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren &amp; Martin<\/td><td>Grammar basics<\/td><td>Revise important rules and practise usage-based questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newspaper Editorials from The Hindu and Indian Express<\/td><td>Reading speed and comprehension<\/td><td>Read one or two editorials daily and write short summaries.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/td><td>Exam pattern and question style<\/td><td>Solve English sections to understand actual CLAT-level passages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law Prep CLAT Sectional Tests<\/td><td>Timed English practice<\/td><td>Attempt weekly tests to improve speed, accuracy, and question selection.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/clat-legal-maxims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 Important Legal Maxims for CLAT 2027\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Improve Reading Speed for CLAT English?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are the most useful tips to improve reading speed for CLAT English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Read in Idea Groups:<\/strong> Do not read every word separately. Train yourself to read phrases and idea groups. This helps you understand the meaning faster and reduces unnecessary pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Read Editorials Daily:<\/strong> A daily editorial reading habit builds comfort with complex sentences, formal vocabulary, arguments, and opinions. Start with one editorial daily and gradually increase your speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Avoid Subvocal Reading:<\/strong> Many students silently pronounce every word while reading. This slows down reading speed. Try to move your eyes smoothly across the sentence and understand meaning directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Summarise Each Paragraph Mentally:<\/strong> After reading every paragraph, pause for a few seconds and identify its role. Ask yourself: Is it giving an argument, example, contrast, criticism, or conclusion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Practise Timed Passages:<\/strong> Solve CLAT-level passages with a timer. Start by giving 8\u201310 minutes per passage and gradually bring it down. Track both speed and accuracy together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs Related to CLAT English Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587341946\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How should I start preparing for CLAT English?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start with daily reading and basic passage practice. Read one editorial every day, solve one CLAT-level reading comprehension passage, revise 10\u201315 vocabulary words, and practise grammar basics. Once your reading improves, start taking sectional tests and analyse mistakes regularly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587363995\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many questions are asked in the CLAT English Language section?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CLAT English Language section usually has 22\u201326 questions. It carries around 20% weightage in the paper, so it can play an important role in improving your overall CLAT score and rank.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587376177\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is CLAT English difficult?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CLAT English is not very difficult, but it needs regular practice. The challenge is not just language knowledge; it is reading speed, comprehension accuracy, and option elimination. Students who read daily and analyse mocks can score well in this section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587392312\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which newspaper is best for CLAT English preparation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Hindu or The Indian Express.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587409686\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I improve vocabulary for CLAT English?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Learn vocabulary through context instead of memorising random word lists. Read sentences, understand usage, learn root words, revise regularly, and maintain a vocabulary notebook with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and one-word substitutions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587421707\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is grammar important for CLAT English?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, grammar is important for CLAT English. It helps in sentence understanding, para completion, option elimination, and usage-based questions. Focus on tenses, modals, conditionals, determiners, phrasal verbs, parts of speech, and sentence structure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1780587438191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can I score 20+ marks in CLAT English?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To score 20+ in CLAT English, read daily, solve 1\u20132 RC passages, revise vocabulary, practise grammar basics, take sectional tests, and analyse mistakes. Focus on accuracy because CLAT has negative marking.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CLAT English Language section needs three things: strong reading speed, clear comprehension, and regular practice. 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