LAT English: What Is Tested and How to Prepare
English carries 20 of the 75 MCQs — the joint-largest section of the LAT. The questions test whether you can use correct grammar and common vocabulary, not whether you can recite rules.
English topics in the LAT
Grammar
Tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, parts of speech, conditionals, active and passive voice, and direct and indirect speech. Learn each rule with two example sentences, then practise spotting it in questions.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, analogies and spelling. Learn words in small daily sets and revise them on the third and seventh day; legal and civic words (verdict, plaintiff, democracy) come up naturally.
Idioms & Phrases
Common idioms and phrases and their meanings. Keep a list of the ones you get wrong; the same expressions return often.
Practise Idioms & Phrases questions
Sentence Correction & Completion
Choosing the correct sentence, completing sentences with the right connector, and punctuation. Read each option fully — usually only one word differs.
Practise Sentence Correction & Completion questions
How to prepare LAT English
- Do 15 minutes of grammar and 15 minutes of vocabulary daily instead of one long weekly session.
- When you get a grammar question wrong, write the rule in one line. Your own list of rules is the best revision sheet.
- Read the whole sentence before looking at the options; time markers such as "since", "yesterday" and "by the time" decide the tense.
Common mistakes
- Choosing what "sounds right" in spoken English ("more better", "he don't").
- Confusing since/for, than/then and a/an before vowel sounds.
- Learning long word lists once and never revising them.
From practice to a full test
Work in this order: a topic practice set, then a English subject test, then a full LAT mock test to see how the subject holds up under real timing. Your result page lists the English topics where you lost marks and links you back to the right section of this guide.
FAQs
How many English questions are in the LAT?
20 MCQs out of 75 in Part I, each worth 1 mark, under the current structure.
How do I practise LAT English here?
Take a English subject test or a short practice set on one topic. Each attempt draws different questions and ends with an explanation for every answer.