About this previous year paper
This is the official B.Tech 1st Semester Question Paper for Soft Skill I (Subject Code: KNC101) from the AKTU Theory Examination 2021–22. It consists of the complete 3-hour, 100-mark exam paper divided into Section A, Section B, and Section C, covering all essential concepts of communication, grammar, interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership, persuasion, and professional English usage.
Soft Skill I is one of the most important subjects for first-year engineering students because it helps build strong communication skills, personality development, confidence, and workplace readiness. This question paper is extremely valuable for practice, revision, internal tests, and understanding the AKTU exam pattern.
Detailed Breakdown of the Question Paper
SECTION A – Very Short Answer Questions (20 Marks)
This section contains 10 questions of 2 marks each, designed to test basic definitions, grammar, and communication concepts. Topics include:
Definition of adjective
Meaning of proxemics and kinesics
Interpersonal communication
Objectives of interjecting
Speed reading
Time management
Coherence in discussion
Passive voice conversions
Definition of attitude
These quick questions help students score easy marks and revise essential terms.
SECTION B – Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)
Students must attempt any 3 out of 5 questions. This section involves medium-length explanations, grammar exercises, and conceptual understanding. Topics include:
Steps of persuasion
Paralinguistic features of voice dynamics
Grammar exercises (fill in the blanks, question tags, adverbs, pronouns, hyphens)
Qualities of a leader
Difference between Group Discussion and Debate
This section strengthens grammar, communication techniques, and leadership understanding.
SECTION C – Long Answer / Essay-Type Questions (40 Marks)
Students must attempt one part from each question, focusing on detailed explanations, real-life applications, and communication skills. Topics include:
Question 3 – Interpersonal Skills & Presentation
Emotional Intelligence
Attitude
Responsibility
Empathy
Listening skills
OR
Presentation definition & various methods
Question 4 – Teamwork & Grammar
Stages of team development
OR
Prefix/suffix, indirect speech, parts of speech, tense, punctuation, passive voice, synonyms/antonyms
Question 5 – Communication Skills & Interview
Why communication skills never become obsolete
OR
Interview types, objectives, and explanation
Question 6 – Attitude & Public Speaking
Attitude, beliefs, values, behavior in persuasion
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Importance of confidence, clarity, fluency in public speaking
Question 7 – Grammar & Negotiation
Multiple grammar corrections (synonym/antonym, articles, punctuation, tenses, sentence correction)
OR
Definition and approaches of negotiation
These high-mark questions help students practice expressive writing and gain strong conceptual clarity.
Why This Question Paper Is Important for Students
This question paper helps students:
Understand the actual AKTU question pattern for Soft Skill I
Practice grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and communication questions
Improve interview skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal communication
Prepare for real-world communication situations
Strengthen grammar-based scoring questions
Revise the full syllabus quickly before exams
It is ideal for B.Tech 1st-year students who want to score high in Soft Skills and develop strong professional English abilities.