McGraw Hill's Courseware on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension for CAT - Book by Arun Sharma &  Meenakshi Upadhyay

Edition : 13th (2026)

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) for CAT 2026 by Arun Sharma 

• 2500+ Practice Questions: Inclusion of over 2500 solved practice questions to reinforce learning ✍️
• Previous Years’ Questions: Access to solved CAT 2020–2025 papers (VARC section) with detailed solutions and analytics
• Problem-solving Videos: Over 170 assisted problem-solving videos to improve understanding and learning outcomes 🎥
• Mock Test Papers: 6 sectional and 2 full-length mock test papers to simulate real-time exam conditions and boost your confidence

What is a McGraw Hill Edge Courseware? 

McGraw Hill Edge Courseware is an end-to-end learning solution designed to make learning holistic and adaptive to changing examination trends. It goes beyond traditional exam preparation, breaking the mould to give our learners a better chance at success.

It seamlessly blends the traditional strengths of static resources like books with cutting-edge digital learning solutions, including, but not limited to:

• Conceptual Videos
• Study Aids (like flashcards and infographics etc.)
• Knowledge Enrichment Content
• Previous Years’ Questions (with explanations)
• Mock Tests
• Performance Analytics
• Live Interactive Sessions
• Full colour eBook

These features ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter, enhance learning and retention, provide detailed insights into student performance, and fill gaps in preparation.

With the McGraw Hill Edge app, this Courseware can be accessed anytime, anywhere providing full flexibility to the learners. It is interactive and highly responsive to new exam trends; and offers a comprehensive ecosystem that consolidates scattered information into an easily understandable format.

McGraw Hill Edge Courseware aims to boost its learners’ confidence by ensuring that they have access to authoritative information, innovative pedagogies and the confidence to elevate their preparation to success 🌟

About this Courseware 

Ace CAT 2026 with this thoroughly revised Courseware on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension for CAT, designed to help you master the VARC section with precision and confidence.

This Courseware provides access 2500+ practice questions including solved CAT 2020–2025 papers (VARC section) with detailed solutions and analytics, giving you invaluable insights to fine-tune your preparation.

Dive into over 170 assisted problem-solving videos that bring complex ideas to life, making even the most challenging topics easy to understand. For a deeper learning experience, selected challenging questions are accompanied by video explanations to enhance your comprehension.

Simulate real exam conditions with 6 sectional and 2 full-length mock test papers, curated to consolidate your learning while building the confidence needed for exam day success.

To support your success, this Courseware equips you with the strategies, tools, and confidence to approach CAT 2026 with a winning edge.

Your journey toward achieving your dream score starts now. Take the first step today! 🏆

Table of Contents 

Part 1: Building Skills for Reading Comprehension

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to Reading Comprehension
2. The Seven Dimension Approach to Better Reading Skills
3. Theory of Reading Comprehension
4. Reading Comprehension – Starter Pack

• Level of Difficulty – I
• Illustrative CAT Passages (Solved)
• Level of Difficulty – II

Part 2: Verbal Ability

SECTION 1: VOCABULARY

1. Word List I—High Frequency Words
2. Word List II—Medium Frequency Words
3. Word List III—Low Frequency Words
4. Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes and Foreign Words
5. Words and Phrases often Confused

SECTION 2: PARAGRAPH JUMBLES

1. Introduction to Paragraph Jumbles

• Level of Difficulty – I
• Level of Difficulty – II
• New TITA Type Questions
• TYPE I AND II Exercises on Paragraph Jumbles
• Previous Years’ Questions from CAT

1. Irrelevant Statement Questions
2. The Missing Sentence of the Paragraph / Paragraph Completion
3. Summary of the Passage Questions
4. Critical Reasoning / Paragraph Comprehension

• Previous Years’ Questions from CAT

SECTION 3: OTHER VERBAL QUESTION TYPES

A: Word Level Questions

1. Synonyms
2. Antonyms
3. Odd Man Out
4. Analogies

B: Sentence-Level Questions

1. Sentence Completion

• Previous Years’ Questions from CAT

1. Phrasal Verbs
2. Phrasal Verbs
3. Sentence Correction

Part 3: The CAT Experience

Part 4: CAT Papers with Solutions (2024–2025)

1. CAT Paper 2024 (Shift 1) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
2. CAT Paper 2024 (Shift 2) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
3. CAT Paper 2024 (Shift 3) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
4. CAT Paper 2025 (Shift 1) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
5. CAT Paper 2025 (Shift 2) VARC Section Questions and Solutions
6. CAT Paper 2025 (Shift 3) VARC Section Questions and Solutions