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A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal

Written by Indu Sijwali,BS Sijwalii

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1,209 pages, about 24 hours of reading

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Reasoning is equally weighed section in any competitive examination. Reasoning tests the thinking power and mind applicability skills of the candidates. The questions on reasoning asked in various competitive examinations are not easy to solve without having enough practice. The revised edition of A New Approach to Reasoning will help candidates master the ‘Tricks of the Trade’ as it covers all the three types of reasoning very much comprehensively. This book has been divided into 3 Sections – Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning each sub-divided into number of chapters with different types of questions of multiple patterns asked in various exams. The Verbal Reasoning section covers Analogy, Clocks, Calendar, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Classification, Number Series, Letter Series, Blood Relations, Clerical Aptitude, etc. whereas, the Analytical Reasoning section covers Statement & Arguments, Statement & Assumptions, Course of Action, Cause & Effects, Syllogism, etc. The Non-Verbal Reasoning section covers Analogy, Classification, Completion of Figures, Cubes, Paper Folding, Mirror Image, Water Image, Figure Matrix, etc. Two Leveled Exercises have been given for practice. More than 2000 Previous Years’ Questions of different competitive examinations including MAT and other MBA entrances, Bank PO, Clerk, SSC, LIC, RBI, RRB, B.Ed. etc along with their authentic and detailed solutions have been covered in the exercises. The ample number of previous years’ questions will help the candidates get an insight into the trends and types of questions asked in the test of reasoning in various competitive and recruitment examinations.

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"A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal" is a comprehensive and extensively revised guide designed for competitive examination aspirants. Spanning over 1200 pages, this textbook meticulously covers all three core types of reasoning: Verbal, Analytical, and Non-Verbal, each sub-divided into numerous chapters addressing various question patterns. It aims to equip candidates with effective problem-solving strategies and 'Tricks of the Trade' through ample practice. The book features two levels of exercises and incorporates over 2000 previous years' questions from diverse competitive exams, complete with detailed solutions, providing invaluable insight into exam trends and question types.

Key themes

Logical Problem Solving
The core theme of the book is to systematically develop and enhance a candidate's ability to solve a wide array of logical problems. This encompasses understanding problem structures, identifying patterns, and applying appropriate reasoning techniques to derive correct solutions, often under time constraints. It is explored through detailed explanations of various problem types and extensive practice exercises.
Critical Thinking & Analytical Reasoning
This theme focuses on the ability to analyze information, evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, and draw sound inferences. The book explores this through sections on Analytical Reasoning, teaching candidates to dissect complex statements, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and assess the validity of conclusions. It emphasizes moving beyond surface-level understanding to deeper analytical engagement.
Pattern Recognition
A significant portion of reasoning, particularly Non-Verbal and certain Verbal sections, relies heavily on the ability to recognize underlying patterns. The book aims to train the mind to quickly identify sequences, analogies, classifications, and visual transformations, which are fundamental to solving many reasoning questions. This skill is developed through exposure to diverse patterns and systematic methods for their identification.

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