Soft Skills (BAS105) AKTU previous year questions 2023–2026
Every Soft Skills question from 6 AKTU papers, tagged by unit, topic and marks. A few recent questions from each unit are listed below; open the page to filter by unit, topic or mark type.
Unit 1: Applied Grammar and Usage – AKTU PYQs
- Define Compound Sentence with example. (2 marks, 2026, Transformation of Sentences)
- Write the noun forms of: decide and strong. (2 marks, 2026, Word Formation and Affixes)
- Give antonym of Flexible and use it in a sentence. (2 marks, 2026, Word Formation and Affixes)
- Explain prefix and suffix with suitable examples. (7 marks, 2026, Word Formation and Affixes)
- Do as directed: 1. He was very tired, yet he completed the work. (Transform into Simple) 2. Because she was ill, she did not attend the meeting. (Transform into Simple) 3. He is poor but honest. (Transform into Complex) 4. Differentiate between the following homophones by using them in sentences: accept / except 5. One of the reasons for his failure are poor time management. (Correct the sentence) 6. He said, "I will submit the assignment tomorrow." (Indirect speech) 7. She spoke in a manner that was very convincing. (Replace the underlined phrase with one word) (7 marks, 2026, Transformation of Sentences)
Unit 2: Listening and Speaking Skills – AKTU PYQs
- State any two differences between hearing and listening. (2 marks, 2026, Active Listening Skills)
- Discuss the traits of a good speaker. (7 marks, 2026, Pronunciation and Speaking Style)
- Explain the importance of note-taking in effective listening and learning. Also discuss various methods of note-taking. (7 marks, 2026, Active Listening Skills)
- Critically examine the different types of listening and analyze their role in effective communication in academic and workplace environments. (7 marks, 2026, Active Listening Skills)
- What is a syllable? (2 marks, 2025, Pronunciation and Speaking Style)
Unit 3: Reading and Writing Skills – AKTU PYQs
- What is Agenda? (2 marks, 2026, Agenda Notices Meeting Minutes)
- Explain inductive and deductive writing methods with examples. (7 marks, 2026, Effective Writing Methods)
- Discuss the major reading techniques used for effective comprehension. Explain how each technique differs in purpose, process, and depth of understanding with suitable examples. (7 marks, 2026, Reading Styles and Techniques)
- Draft a formal notice for a departmental meeting, inventing necessary details. (7 marks, 2026, Agenda Notices Meeting Minutes)
- Define inductive method and deductive method. Explain with examples. (2 marks, 2025, Effective Writing Methods)
Unit 4: Presentation and Interaction Skills – AKTU PYQs
- Define Paralinguistic features of communication. (2 marks, 2026, Non-Verbal Communication)
- Explain the importance of preparation in presentation. (7 marks, 2026, Presentation Strategies)
- Evaluate the impact of non-verbal communication on presentations. (7 marks, 2026, Non-Verbal Communication)
- Discuss the role of chronemics and proxemics in communication. (7 marks, 2026, Non-Verbal Communication)
- Mention two methods to overcome nervousness during presentation delivery. (2 marks, 2025, Presentation Strategies)
Unit 5: Work-place Skills – AKTU PYQs
- Mention two effects of poor leadership at workplace. (2 marks, 2026, Leadership Qualities and Impact)
- Write a short note on stress at workplace. (7 marks, 2026, Mental Health at Workplace)
- Explain the role of communication in leadership. (7 marks, 2026, Leadership Qualities and Impact)
- Critically explain the 4 A's technique of stress management. (7 marks, 2026, Mental Health at Workplace)
- What is resilience? (2 marks, 2025, Mental Health at Workplace)