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Himachal Pradesh English - Practice Mock Test Set 9

1. Select the most appropriate option to complete the sentence. If you were given a choice, what ______ choose to do right now?

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-2)(DAY-2)

A. No article needed B. the C. would you D. an

2. In philosophy and literature, a statement that appears to contradict itself but may actually be true is often used to provoke deeper reflection rather than offer an immediate conclusion. Replace the underlined expression with the most appropriate one-word substitution.

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-3)(DAY-2)

A. irony B. paradox C. oxymoron D. hyperbole

3. The leader's speech adopted a/an conciliatory tone to ease tensions between opposing groups. Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word.

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-3)(DAY-2)

A. dissenting B. accusatory C. placatory D. flattering

4. Which of the following sentences is correct?

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-3)(DAY-2)

A. Both my manager along with my team leader have approved the proposal, allowing us to begin the project without any further delay and move forward confidently. B. Both of my manager and my team leader have approved the proposal. allowing us to begin the project without any further delay and move forward confidently. C. Both my manager and my team leader have approved the proposal, allowing us to begin the project without any further delay and move forward confidently. D. Both my manager as well as my team leader have approved the proposal, allowing us to begin the project without any further delay and move forward confidently.

5. He tried hard to maintain a fit relationship with her. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence.

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-3)(DAY-2)

A. took to task B. took into account C. took pains D. took an interest

6. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option. ______ honest police officer who had served the nation for more than two decades received ______ national award for his exceptional courage, integrity, and commitment to protecting the citizens.

English 📄 Ref: 25026(SHIFT-3)(DAY-2)

A. An, an B. An, a C. A, a D. A, an

7. Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the capitalised words in the sentence below. The teacher advised the students to PAY ATTENTION while walking to the playground.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. keep their eyes peeled B. turn over a new leaf C. bite the bullet D. break the ice

8. Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the capitalised words in the sentence below. The teacher advised the students to PAY ATTENTION while walking to the playground.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. keep their eyes peeled B. turn over a new leaf C. bite the bullet D. break the ice

9. Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the capitalised words in the sentence below. The teacher advised the students to PAY ATTENTION while walking to the playground.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. keep their eyes peeled B. turn over a new leaf C. bite the bullet D. break the ice

10. Select the most appropriate idiom to replace the capitalised words in the sentence below. The teacher advised the students to PAY ATTENTION while walking to the playground.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. keep their eyes peeled B. turn over a new leaf C. bite the bullet D. break the ice

11. Select the option that rectifies the given sentence by replacing the underlined words: The chemicals released under the river have contaminated the water supply.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. released to B. released over C. released on D. released into

12. Select the option that rectifies the given sentence by replacing the underlined words: The chemicals released under the river have contaminated the water supply.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. released to B. released over C. released on D. released into

13. Select the option that rectifies the given sentence by replacing the underlined words: The chemicals released under the river have contaminated the water supply.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. released to B. released over C. released on D. released into

14. Select the option that rectifies the given sentence by replacing the underlined words: The chemicals released under the river have contaminated the water supply.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. released to B. released over C. released on D. released into

15. Which word in the sentence is the antonym of 'superficial'? "The researchers unveiled a profound mystery, shrouded in enigma beneath the ocean's unfathomable surface."

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. unveiled B. shrouded C. profound D. unfathomable

16. Which word in the sentence is the antonym of 'superficial'? "The researchers unveiled a profound mystery, shrouded in enigma beneath the ocean's unfathomable surface."

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. unveiled B. shrouded C. profound D. unfathomable

17. Which word in the sentence is the antonym of 'superficial'? "The researchers unveiled a profound mystery, shrouded in enigma beneath the ocean's unfathomable surface."

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. unveiled B. shrouded C. profound D. unfathomable

18. Which word in the sentence is the antonym of 'superficial'? "The researchers unveiled a profound mystery, shrouded in enigma beneath the ocean's unfathomable surface."

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. unveiled B. shrouded C. profound D. unfathomable

19. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: She has ____ degree in ____ physics.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. the, a B. the, the C. a, No article required D. No article required, the

20. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: She has ____ degree in ____ physics.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. the, a B. the, the C. a, No article required D. No article required, the

21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: She has ____ degree in ____ physics.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. the, a B. the, the C. a, No article required D. No article required, the

22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: She has ____ degree in ____ physics.

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. the, a B. the, the C. a, No article required D. No article required, the

23. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: "One who advocates against war"

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. Militarist B. Pacifist C. War-monger D. Prohibitionist

24. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: "One who advocates against war"

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. Militarist B. Pacifist C. War-monger D. Prohibitionist

25. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: "One who advocates against war"

English 📄 Staff Nurse (2026)

A. Militarist B. Pacifist C. War-monger D. Prohibitionist

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