{"id":8630110,"date":"2020-08-17T17:27:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T11:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=8630110"},"modified":"2020-08-18T17:55:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T12:25:36","slug":"best-books-for-all-competitive-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-books-for-all-competitive-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Books For All Competitive Exams 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To score well in any exam, the prerequisite is to prepare well. To prepare well, you need good resources like a good online portal like Entri and a good book with proper explanations. Here we have compiled a list of best books for all competitive exams 2020.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Books for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the list of best GK, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and English books which will you ace your preparation for various competitive exams like Bank, SSC, RRB, PSC etc.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best GK Books for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>1. General knowledge manual \u2013 Pearson<\/h4>\n<p>This book contains information on all GK topics. It covers all the topics elaborately and is divided into easy-to-follow sections. The book contains detailed information on current trends. This well-researched and exam-oriented book is divided into four sections \u2013 world, science, India, current affairs. In addition to that, the book contains more than 1,100 previous year questions along with 4000 plus practice question.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8653531 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"pearson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-1183x1536.jpg 1183w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-1578x2048.jpg 1578w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-750x974.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson-1140x1480.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pearson.jpg 1972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. General manual \u2013 Lucent\u2019s<\/h4>\n<p>This book is good for beginners and also for quick revision before exams. The contents are explained in a simple manner which enables the student to grasp the topics quickly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"gk lucents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-752x1024.jpg 752w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-768x1046.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-1127x1536.jpg 1127w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-1503x2048.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-750x1022.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents-1140x1553.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-lucents.jpg 1879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. General Knowledge \u2013 Prabhat Prakashan<\/h4>\n<p>This book provides wide range of questions covering all the sections that come under general knowledge. The book provides an in-depth knowledge of Indian culture, history, Polity, Science, geography and many more in the form of MCQs with Answer and explanations.<\/p>\n<h4>4. General Studies \u2013 Disha<\/h4>\n<p>The second edition of this book has 10,000 plus objective MCQs with explanatory notes for General Studies. The book has been divided into 8 sections which have been divided further into chapters. The 8 sections are \u2013 history, polity, economics, geography, science and technology, ecology, general knowledge and current affairs. The book provides explanation with every question thereby adding to the knowledge<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"gk disha\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha-750x1020.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-disha.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>5. General knowledge 2020 \u2013 Arihant<\/h4>\n<p>This book has been revised for aspirants preparing for various exams to enhance their general awareness. It covers topics including history, geography, Indian polity, Indian economy, general science and general knowledge with latest facts. For clarity, this 591-page long book is categorised into different topics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-arihant-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"gk arihant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-arihant-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-arihant-653x1024.jpg 653w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gk-arihant.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations &#8211; R.S. Aggarwal<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Key Feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The book is more comprehensive than ever before with more than 5500 questions .<\/li>\n<li>Easy to follow: Chapters begin with easy-to-grasp theory complemented by formulas and solved examples. They are followed by a wide-ranging number of questions for practice.<\/li>\n<li>Latest &amp; Updated: With question from examinations up till year 2016, the book captures the latest examination patterns as well as questions for practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Section-I: Arithmetical Ability<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number System \u2022 H.C.F. and L.C.M. of Numbers \u2022 Decimal Fractions \u2022 Simplification \u2022 Square Roots and Cube Roots \u2022 Average \u2022 Problems on Numbers \u2022 Problems on Ages \u2022 Surds and Indices \u2022 Logarithms \u2022 Percentage \u2022 Profit and Loss \u2022 Ratio and Proportion \u2022 Partnership \u2022 Chain Rule \u2022 Pipes and Cisterns \u2022 Time and Work \u2022 Time and Distance \u2022 Boats and Streams \u2022 Problems on Trains \u2022 Alligation or Mixture \u2022 Simple Interest \u2022 Compound Interest \u2022 Area \u2022 Volume and Surface Area \u2022 Races and Games of Skill \u2022 Calendar \u2022 Clocks \u2022 Stocks and Shares \u2022 Permutations and Combinations \u2022 Probability \u2022 True Discount \u2022 Banker&#8217;s Discount \u2022 Heights and Distances \u2022 Odd Man Out and Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Section-II: Data Interpretation<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tabulation \u2022 Bar Graphs \u2022 Pie Chart \u2022 Line Graphs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630275 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"QA Agarwal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-805x1024.jpg 805w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-768x977.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-1208x1536.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-1610x2048.jpg 1610w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-750x954.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal-1140x1450.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-Agarwal.jpg 2013w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic &#8211; Rajesh Verma<\/h4>\n<p>This book covers all the necessary elements required to master the arithmetic concepts. The exercises are in two levels \u2013 base level and higher skill level. The book has managed to compile the basic concepts and short tricks to solve various problems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630300 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-rajesh-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"QA rajesh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-rajesh-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-rajesh-674x1024.jpg 674w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-rajesh.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Quantitative Aptitude Test &#8211; N.K. Singh<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Average, Time and Distance, Area, Numbers, Decimal Fraction, Unitary Method, Square Root and Cube Root, Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Logarithm, H.C.F. and L.C.M., Series, Permutation and Combination, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Problems Based on Ages, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Probability, Partnership, Volume and Surface Area, Races and Games of Skill, Odd Man Out and Series, Calendar, Chain Rule, Boats and Streams ,Trains, Pipes and Cisterns, Alligation or Mixture, Stock and Shares, True Discount, Banker\u2019s Discount, Data Analysis, Tabulation, Miscellaneous Exercise-I, Miscellaneous Exercise-II, Miscellaneous Exercise-III, Miscellaneous Exercise-IV, Miscellaneous Exercise-V ,Miscellaneous Exercise-VI, Miscellaneous Exercise-VII, Miscellaneous Exercise-VIII<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630341 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-N-K-SIngh-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"QA N K SIngh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-N-K-SIngh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-N-K-SIngh.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>4. The Pearson guide to quantitative aptitude for competitive examination \u2013 Dinesh Khattar<\/h4>\n<p>This book provides a one-point resource that contains comprehensive set of questions that can help you master the quantitative aptitude section for entrance exams. It is a significant part of just about any entrance examination. The book has been revised to include questions from all competitive examination. It contains both questions as well as detailed descriptions of the answers. The book presents various concepts in an easy-to-grasp and to-the-point manner. Apart from the standard formulae and definitions, the new edition contains tips and tricks that aid a quick revision. The book contains over 4000 multiple choice questions for practice that are designed in various difficulty levels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"QA pearson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-1212x1536.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-1616x2048.jpg 1616w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-750x950.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson-1140x1445.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/QA-pearson.jpg 2020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>5. Teach yourself quantitative aptitude \u2013 Arun Sharma<\/h4>\n<p>The book is written in such a manner that the students get the same knowledge as obtained in any coaching institute. It is designed in such a way that it develops the analytical process of the readers\u2019 mind, providing multiple ways of solving each questions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630445 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"arun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-775x1024.jpg 775w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-768x1015.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-1162x1536.jpg 1162w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-1550x2048.jpg 1550w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-750x991.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun-1140x1507.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arun.jpg 1937w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best books for Reasoning for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1.Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning &#8211; R.S. Aggarwal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.Analytical Reasoning &#8211; M. K. Pandey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.Reasoning for competitive exams \u2013 Nishit K Sinha<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by B.S Sijwali and Indu Sijwali<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.Multi-dimensional reasoning \u2013 Mishra and Kumar Dr.Lal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-reasoning-books-for-bank-ssc-rrb-psc-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details about these books<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best books for English for Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>1. Objective General English &#8211; S.P. Bakshi<\/h4>\n<p>This book helps in revising and preparing the concepts of English of many competitive exams. It is divided into 4 parts: Part A- Foundation module, Part B-Verbal Ability, Part C and part D-Practical grammar. This book covers the English section asked in many exams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part \u2013A: has been divided into six units covering Tenses, Modals, Clause Analysis, Articles, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms &amp; Phrases, Spotting Errors, etc whereas Part B covers Paronyms &amp; Homonyms, One Word Substitutions, Synonyms &amp; Antonyms, Cloze Test, etc. Part C covers Sequence of Sentences and Objective Comprehension and Part D covers Narration, Synthesis,Transformation, Punctuation, Spelling Rules and Contractions<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630537 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eng-Bakshi-190x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eng Bakshi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eng-Bakshi-190x300.jpg 190w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eng-Bakshi.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2. High School Grammar and Composition &#8211; Wren and Martin<\/h4>\n<p>This book is one of the most popular and widely used reference books on English Grammar. It not only helps the students to use the language, but also gives detailed information about the language. The book provides ample guidance and practice in sentence building, correct usage, comprehension, composition and other allied areas so as to equip the learners with the ability to communicate effectively in English<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"wren\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-768x1082.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-1090x1536.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-1454x2048.jpg 1454w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-750x1057.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren-1140x1606.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wren.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3. Descriptive General English &#8211; SP Bakshi and Richa Sharma<\/h4>\n<p>The book covers English Language in descriptive nature and has been divided into four parts namely Writing Skills, Comprehension Skills, Grammar Skills &amp; Verbal Skills. Part A: Essay Writing, Expansion Writing, Report Writing, Precis Writing and Letter Writing. The Verbal Skills section covers Paronyms &amp; Homonyms, One Word Substitutions, Synonyms &amp; Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs, whereas the Grammar Skills section covers The Function of Tenses, Voice, Narration, Synthesis, Prepositions, etc. Each chapter in the book contains detailed theory including a number of sample examples in a simple &amp; easier way to understand the topics well. Workbook Exercises have been provided in between the chapters for Part B, C &amp; D to help aspirants practice the concepts discussed in each chapter.\u00a0 Answers for all the questions have been given at the end of the section<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"197\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/bakshi-197x300.jpg\" alt=\"bakshi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/bakshi-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/bakshi.jpg 329w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>4. Quick Learning Objective General English &#8211; R S Aggarwal<\/h4>\n<p>This book covers several topics relating to general English. It provides tips for error detection and teaches readers how to spot errors and It covers the basics of the language such as synonyms and antonyms. Three sections in this book are dedicated to sentence completion on the basis of vocabulary and grammar usage. Also, the book covers phrases, idioms and tips on how to improve sentences. The last part of the book features a test that helps students practice the art of passage completion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8630658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"agarwal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-666x1024.jpg 666w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-768x1181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-1332x2048.jpg 1332w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-750x1153.jpg 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal-1140x1753.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/agarwal.jpg 1665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>5. Better English &#8211; Norman Lewis<\/h4>\n<p>The main aim of this book is to Teach Yourself -Test Yourself. This is a self-help book which a person with average English skills can consult without the help of any professional. The book includes lessons on grammar, pronunciation and spelling. To test the weakness of the readers various types of practical examples are given at frequent sections of the book. Pronunciation of certain difficult words has been made easy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8630673 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/norman-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"norman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/norman-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/norman.jpg 339w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To crack any exam, it is imperative that you use the right tools to guide you. Books you choose to prepare plays a great role in that. We have compiled the list here and we hope you make good use of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To score well in any exam, the prerequisite is to prepare well. To prepare well, you need good resources like a good online portal like Entri and a good book with proper explanations. 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