In the previous two posts, we discussed the mindset and the tools that you would need for a successful retake. In this post, we will take a look at the specific things you need to do for each section and area. VERBAL Ability — Throw your prep net as wide as possible Of all the things that make the CAT tough, it is the nature of the VERBAL Ability section that poses the biggest challenge. At some level, the way the CAT has tested VERBAL Ability over the years seems to filter out people whose VERBAL Ability is as much a function of their general proficiency with the English language and reading per se as much as it is a function of the amount of practice they have put in. So in effect assured success on the VERBAL Ability will be a function of your natural ability with the language and your practice equipping you with the following knowledge & skills an above average reading speed of 250-300 WPM a wide enough vocabulary of around … Continue reading How to prepare for a CAT retake – Part III