Soft Skills PYQ 2024-25 AKTU Question Paper

AKTU · BTECH · Semester 1, 2 · Soft Skills · Session 2024-25 · PYQ

AKTU Soft Skills previous year question paper 2024-25 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 2024-25

  1. Q1a. Give antonyms of the following: (i) Generous (ii) Optimistic (iii) Gratify (iv) Reluctant (2 marks, 2024-25)
  2. Q1a. State the definition of Compound Sentence with an example. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  3. Q1b. What is a syllable? (2 marks, 2024-25)
  4. Q1b. Write an appropriate word: 1. Noun of safe, 2. Noun of Observe (2 marks, 2024-25)
  5. Q1c. Define inductive method and deductive method. Explain with examples. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  6. Q1c. State as directed in the bracket and use that word in a sentence: 1. Authentic (Give Antonym) 2. Compassion (Give Synonym) (2 marks, 2024-25)
  7. Q1d. Mention two methods to overcome nervousness during presentation delivery. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  8. Q1d. Give two differences between active and passive listening. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  9. Q1e. What is resilience? (2 marks, 2024-25)
  10. Q1e. Elaborate the importance of an agenda in a formal meeting. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  11. Q1f. Explain the purposes of intensive reading and extensive reading with examples. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  12. Q1f. Describe the usage of right pauses in oral communication. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  13. Q1g. Analyze how eustress and distress differently affect an individual's performance. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  14. Q1g. Express any two objectives of co-operation at workplace. (2 marks, 2024-25)
  15. Q2a. What is subject-verb agreement? Discuss the rules of subject-verb agreement with suitable examples. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  16. Q2a. Explain methods used for formation of new words with examples. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  17. Q2b. Critically evaluate how the qualities of a good listener contribute to effective communication. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  18. Q2b. Examine types of listening along with the traits of a good listener. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  19. Q2c. Discuss how an accurate agenda, notice, and minutes contribute to the success of an organizational meeting. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  20. Q2c. Describe styles applied in reading with the help of examples. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  21. Q2d. Explain how you would apply different modes of speech delivery in various speaking situations, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  22. Q2d. Explore the strategies used for effective preparation and presentation in professorial environment. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  23. Q2e. Define leadership and evaluate how leadership qualities contribute to long-term professional success and organizational growth. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  24. Q2e. Determine the application and importance of 4 A's in managing stress. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  25. Q3a. What is word formation? Analyze how various word formation processes contribute to the growth and richness of the English vocabulary. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  26. Q3a. Modify the sentences as directed: 1) Being tired, he went to bed early. (simple to compound) 2) She practiced daily so that she could win the race. (complex to simple) 3) The boy is standing at the gate, and he is my friend. (compound to simple) 4) After they had finished the project, they… (7 marks, 2024-25)
  27. Q3b. (i) Do as directed: (a) I was too tired to do any more work. (Simple into Compound Sentence) (b) It was very cold, so I wore a sweater. (Compound into Complex Sentence) (c) He is working relentlessly to finish the work. (Simple into Complex Sentence) (ii) Select the verb that agrees with the… (7 marks, 2024-25)
  28. Q3b. Complete the sentence using correct verb: 1. The dog and its owner ________ (enjoy/enjoys) morning walks. 2. My friends ________ (is/are) coming over for dinner tonight. 3. The cake ________ (need/needs) to be baked for 30 minutes. 4. Neither my father nor my brothers ________ (is/are) coming to… (7 marks, 2024-25)
  29. Q4a. Define note-taking and explain various methods of note-taking with their advantages. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  30. Q4a. Note-taking helps one to concentrate and listen effectively. With reference to the quotation, Figure out the utility of note taking for any listener. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  31. Q4b. Explain how you would apply effective techniques to improve your English pronunciation for better communication. Also, describe how practicing key elements of pronunciation can enhance fluency. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  32. Q4b. Examine the sequencing of content in motivational speaking style. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  33. Q5a. Analyze how key principles of business letter writing contribute to its effectiveness in professional communication. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  34. Q5a. Demonstrate effective writing tools and methods used in everyday life. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  35. Q5b. Explain the various purposes of reading and describe how skimming, scanning, churning, and assimilation can be used to enhance reading effectiveness. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  36. Q5b. Prepare a letter to your bank requesting the cancellation of a cheque you issued earlier. Invent the necessary details by your own. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  37. Q6a. Define kinesics and explain its role in non-verbal communication. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  38. Q6a. Explore the utility of elements of proxemics and chronemics in interpersonal communication. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  39. Q6b. Explain how you would apply confidence, clarity, and fluency to deliver an effective public speech. (7 marks, 2024-25)
  40. Q6b. Demonstrate difference between public speaking and individual speaking. (7 marks, 2024-25)

AKTU paper codes: BAS105, BAS205, KNC101, KNC201

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