how to identify patterns in the exam

hey guys,

a lot of times i have heard that cat is all about identifying patterns.

can anyone help me understand this, like how?

we all know that there will be 4 rc and some jumbled sentences summary types questions

in dilr there will be a sureshot di question which will be doable

in quants, better to focus on arithmtic and leave pnc types (according to your priority and understanding)

but what else? it is def not the pattern all are talking about coz its common knowledge. how can someone identify patterns in, say, quants- like from arithmetic profit and loss is asked so i will focus on it, i am weak in number system so i will leave it when questions will be aksed from it and if repeatedly asked i will try to make it a strong section -- is this type of pattern recognition everyone talking about?

please guide me about this pattern recognition for the 3 subjects, would be grateful

thanks