Soft Skills PYQ 2022-23 AKTU Question Paper

AKTU · BTECH · Semester 1, 2 · Soft Skills · Session 2022-23 · PYQ

AKTU Soft Skills previous year question paper 2022-23 for B.Tech Semester 1/2. Covers Applied Grammar and Usage, Listening and Speaking Skills, Reading and…

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Soft Skills AKTU syllabus

  1. Unit 1: Applied Grammar and Usage
  2. Unit 2: Listening and Speaking Skills
  3. Unit 3: Reading and Writing Skills
  4. Unit 4: Presentation and Interaction Skills
  5. Unit 5: Work-place Skills

Questions in Soft Skills AKTU PYQ 2022-23

  1. Q1a. Construct two words using the prefix 'il'. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  2. Q1a. What do you mean by art of listening? (2 marks, 2022-23)
  3. Q1b. Write one antonym and one synonym of the word 'native'. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  4. Q1b. Give Antonyms of the following: (i) Cautious (ii) Crooked (iii) Optimist (iv) Generous (2 marks, 2022-23)
  5. Q1c. Enumerate the importance of Word Stress in English language. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  6. Q1c. What do you understand by the term 'Ted Talk'? (2 marks, 2022-23)
  7. Q1d. Establish the importance of fluency as a technique for effective communication. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  8. Q1d. Add suffixes to the following: (i) Admit (ii) Consume (2 marks, 2022-23)
  9. Q1e. Discuss the relevance of a 'Notice' in business communication. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  10. Q1e. What is Assimilation in reference to reading style? (2 marks, 2022-23)
  11. Q1f. Explain why confidence is considered as an important element in public speaking. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  12. Q1f. State the role of clarity and fluency in public speaking. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  13. Q1g. Describe how an individual can overcome work related stress. (2 marks, 2022-23)
  14. Q1g. What is stress management? (2 marks, 2022-23)
  15. Q2a. Explain the relevance of Subject Verb Agreement in English grammar by highlighting different the rules. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  16. Q2a. Answer briefly with suitable example: (i) Compound Sentence (ii) Prefix and Suffix (iii) Homonyms (7 marks, 2022-23)
  17. Q2b. Explain in detail the various patterns of Content sequencing. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  18. Q2b. What is active listening? Describe the traits of a good listener. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  19. Q2c. Identify the various components that are required to make a paragraph meaningful. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  20. Q2c. Write a note on reading style while explaining Skimming and Churning. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  21. Q2d. Differentiate between 'verbal' and 'non-verbal' communication by mentioning the various components and also providing one example each. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  22. Q2d. Explore the nuances & methods of speech delivery in presentation. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  23. Q2e. Discuss the qualities and traits of a leader. Elaborate your answer by providing examples with each trait. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  24. Q2e. Write a note on 4A's techniques of stress management. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  25. Q3a. Illustrate the concept of 'word formation' focusing on the ways of forming new words. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  26. Q3a. Do as instructed: (i) He confessed that he was guilty. (into Simple sentence) (ii) On hearing the news, he was glad. (into Complex sentence) (iii) Make haste so as not to be late. (into Compound sentence) (iv) It was cloudy, therefore we went by car. (into Complex sentence) (v) Being sick, I went… (7 marks, 2022-23)
  27. Q3b. Construct two words each with the given root words: (i) Anti (ii) Cent (iii) Mal (iv) Poly (v) Aud (vi) Omni (vii) Intra (7 marks, 2022-23)
  28. Q3b. i) Give meaning of following homophones and use them in sentences: 1. Allusion, Illusion 2. Stationary, Stationery ii) Give synonyms of the given words: 1. Deny 2. Cease 3. Awful 4. Timid (7 marks, 2022-23)
  29. Q4a. Classify the various ways to enhance listening skills. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  30. Q4a. Elucidate the techniques of note taking. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  31. Q4b. Examine the major differences between listening and hearing. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  32. Q4b. What is pronunciation? Elaborate the speaking style in your own words. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  33. Q5a. Discuss the various methods of writing a paragraph. Support your answer with relevant examples. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  34. Q5a. Write a paragraph on deductive method and underline the topic sentence. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  35. Q5b. Articulate the characteristics of effective writing. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  36. Q5b. Distinguish between Agenda of the meeting and Minutes of meeting with example. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  37. Q6a. Vocabulary plays an important role for effective speaking. Highlight the significance of vocabulary for effective and impactful communication. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  38. Q6a. Discuss the merits and demerits of oral communication. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  39. Q6b. Establish the significance of audience analysis while preparing for a presentation. (7 marks, 2022-23)
  40. Q6b. What is the role of Kinesics (Body language) in oral communication, specify clearly. (7 marks, 2022-23)

AKTU paper codes: BAS105, BAS205, KNC101, KNC201

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