English Language and Computer Awareness
English Language and Computer Awareness
This section tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and basic computer literacy. Grammar errors and spreadsheet formulas are the most predictable question types.
Core rules
- Subject–verb agreement: each, every, either, neither and everyone are singular. Preposition and article use follows fixed patterns.
- Active to passive: object becomes subject; verb becomes be + past participle.
- Vocabulary: learn synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitutions and correct spelling.
- Computer basics: RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile; input devices include keyboard and scanner; output devices include monitor and printer.
- MS Excel formulas begin with =; =SUM(A1:A5) adds a range; =AVERAGE(B1:B10) finds the mean.
- Email and internet safety: strong passwords, no sharing of OTPs, verify links before clicking.
Worked example
Find the error: Each of the nurses have a badge. The subject each is singular, so the verb should be has. Correct sentence: Each of the nurses has a badge.
Traps
- Do not use have with each or every.
- A formula without = is treated as text in Excel.
- RAM contents are lost when power is off; ROM retains data.