English Language and Computer Awareness
English Language and Computer Awareness tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and basic computer literacy.
Core rules
- Grammar: subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, articles, prepositions, and pronoun reference. In 'one of the + plural noun', the verb is singular: 'One of the boys is here.'
- Error spotting: check parallel structure, modifiers, and countable/uncountable nouns. Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and one-word substitutions.
- Comprehension: read for main idea, inference, and tone; do not import outside facts.
- Computer: hardware vs software; RAM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile; OS manages resources; input-process-output cycle.
- Networking: IP address identifies a device; LAN is local, WAN is wide; browser accesses web pages; email needs address and password. MS Office: spreadsheet formulas begin with =.
Worked example
Choose the correct verb: 'The list of items ___ on the desk.' The subject is 'list' (singular), so the verb is 'is', not 'are'. 'Of items' is a prepositional phrase and does not change the subject. This is a classic subject-verb agreement trap.
Traps
Do not confuse 'its' (possessive) with 'it's' (it is). Do not treat RAM as permanent storage. Do not assume a bigger monitor means more processing power. In comprehension, avoid extreme options.