Soft Skills (BAS105) AKTU predicted paper 2026-27
AI-predicted paper for Soft Skills based on 6 past papers (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). NOT an official AKTU paper. Use as a revision tool only.
Paper pattern
- Section A: Attempt all questions. (14 marks)
- Section B: Attempt any THREE questions out of five. (21 marks)
- Section C: Attempt ONE question from each pair (a or b). (35 marks)
Why these questions
- Unit 1 (Applied Grammar and Usage) dominates — 23% avg weightage
- Asked every year: Transformation of Sentences, Word Formation and Affixes
- Due for comeback: TED Talk Listening Techniques
- Most repeated topic: Word Formation and Affixes
Section A – 2-mark questions
- Define Compound Sentence with example.
- Distinguish listening from hearing.
- Discuss the relevance of a 'Notice' in business communication.
- Explore the concept of body language in communication.
- Mention two effects of poor leadership at workplace.
- State as directed in the bracket and use that word in a sentence: 1. Authentic (Give Antonym) 2. Compassion (Give Synonym)
- What is a syllable?
Section B – sample questions
- 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 submitted it to the manager. (complex to compound) 5) She is intelligent, and she is hardworking. (compound to simple) 6) As there was no delay, they started the journey. (complex to simple) 7) As he was encouraged by his teacher, he participated in the competition. (complex to compound)
- Examine types of listening along with the traits of a good listener.
- Explain methods used for formation of new words with examples.