About this previous year paper
The question paper contains three sections: A, B and C, and students must attempt all sections. The paper can be answered in Hindi, English, or a mixed language, as per convenience.
SECTION A — Very Short Answer Questions (14 Marks)
Students must attempt all seven questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
Topics include:
Art of listening
Antonyms
TED Talk
Suffixes
Assimilation in reading
Clarity & fluency in public speaking
Stress management
SECTION B — Short Answer Questions (21 Marks)
Students must answer any three questions. Each question carries 7 marks.
Topics include:
Compound sentences, prefix–suffix, homonyms
Active listening & traits of a good listener
Reading styles: skimming & churning
Methods of speech delivery
4A’s of stress management
SECTION C — Long Answer Questions (21 Marks)
Students must answer any one question from each of the three sub-sections (Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7).
Each long question carries 7 marks.
Q3 Options:
Rewrite sentences: simple/complex/compound conversion
Homophones + synonyms
Q4 Options:
Techniques of note-taking
Meaning of pronunciation & speaking style
Q5 Options:
Paragraph on deductive method
Difference between agenda and minutes with example
Q6 Options:
Merits & demerits of oral communication
Role of kinesics (body language) in oral communication
Q7 Options:
Leadership & qualities of a good leader
Importance of listening and responding at workplace