In the previous article, it was suggested how to prepare for CSS/PMS with special focus on English
essay and composition as the majority of our students fail in these papers. Owing to the request of
hundred of students, I would do my best to guide you how to prepare other optional and compulsory
papers.
Now comes to correction and revise all the basic rules of it. The best way to prepare is to solve at
least 10 years CSS past papers and BA papers. By solving the past papers, candidates know all the
rules and nature of the past papers asked by FPSC. Same technique should be employed for direct and
indirect and active and passive and then get them checked by an English teacher. For vocabulary
preparation, Gre test is strongly recommended as the examiners usually consult the vocabulary lists
from Gre test. The method should be to revise a list daily and after one week revise all the lists which
you have memorized during one week. Those words which are still confusing should be highlighted
and tried to memorize them again and again. This is the best and practicable strategy to build your
strong vocabulary not only for CSS but for general application.
The above English essay and composition tips are the part of your graduation preparation and also aim
at preparing for CSS. Before appearing in the exams, the past papers of the last 10 years should be
solved and get these papers checked by the expert teachers as his assessment will tell the candidates
whether they will go through the exams or not. So keep in mind the past papers and syllabus which
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