Whenever I solve an RC in practice, I get at least 3/4 correct or sometimes even 4/4 correct, with my accuracy generally around 75%. But when I solve RCs in mocks or sectionals, my accuracy drops drastically to 1/4 or 2/4, and even 0/4 correct, which I feel is due to time pressure. How to tackle this and replicate my performance in practice on the actual tests?
Your advice would be very helpful.
2 Answers
Sujay Panda · 2026-09-18 · 1 helpful
Have your gameplan clear before attempting the mock. You should be clear that I'm going to attempt these many questions and leave the rest. In verbal ability- Keep parajumbles and odd one out till the very last because they're tricky and time consuming. Do 2 RCs then do 2 para-summary then do another RC and then 2 para-completions. Then if there is time do the 4th RC and after that if there is more time then do para jumbles or odd one out. Keep your mind calm, do some deep breathing before the test and then go for it!
Pratibha jain · 2026-09-18 · 1 helpful
I think u just need to get used to solving under a timer do timed RC practice instead of only normal practice and slowly bring the time down also in mocks don’t try to attempt every RC quickly scan the passages and pick the ones you’re most comfortable with and after the mock check your wrong answers to see whether u actually rushed because of time or just fell for an option u need to make it more consistent under a timer