HST - English Mock Test

SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University

Official syllabus, paper pattern and past papers for the Sukkur IBA Community Colleges & Schools (SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University) test.

Practice for the HST - English mock test based on the exam conducted by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University. This free mock test follows the official syllabus and prepares you with realistic, exam-style multiple-choice questions written in simple Pakistani exam English. Use it to build speed, check your weak areas, and improve your score before the real test.

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Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100
  • Subjects: 3

Official Syllabus & Weightage

The HST - English test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Subject-Based (English).

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Computer / MS Office10%10
Subject-Based (English)80%80

HST - English Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the HST - English test follow the official syllabus above. The practice questions on this page are built subject-by-subject on that same pattern, so the balance of English, computer, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning items matches what candidates report seeing in previous papers.

  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Computer / MS Office — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Subject-Based (English) — about 80 of 100 questions (80%)

Questions Preview

Real, exam-style multiple-choice questions already prepared for this mock test. Correct answers and detailed explanations are unlocked inside the test.

Q1. The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words is known as what poetic device?

  1. A. Alliteration
  2. B. Assonance
  3. C. Consonance
  4. D. Onomatopoeia

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q2. Which option correctly identifies the mood used to express wishes, proposals, or conditions contrary to fact?

  1. A. Indicative mood
  2. B. Imperative mood
  3. C. Subjunctive mood
  4. D. Conditional mood

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q3. What is the regular rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry?

  1. A. Metre
  2. B. Rhyme scheme
  3. C. Alliteration
  4. D. Caesura

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q4. In MS Word, what is the default file extension for documents created in version 2007 and later?

  1. A. .doc
  2. B. .docx
  3. C. .dotx
  4. D. .rtf

Subject: Computer / MS Office

Q5. What kind of clause functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun?

  1. A. Adverbial clause
  2. B. Noun clause
  3. C. Relative clause
  4. D. Independent clause

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q6. What is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words called?

  1. A. Alliteration
  2. B. Assonance
  3. C. Consonance
  4. D. Onomatopoeia

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q7. Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?

  1. A. Conjunction
  2. B. Preposition
  3. C. Interjection
  4. D. Adverb

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q8. Which word is an antonym for 'loquacious'?

  1. A. Concise
  2. B. Verbose
  3. C. Succinct
  4. D. Terse

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q9. What number should come next in the series: 7, 14, 21, 28, ____?

  1. A. 30
  2. B. 35
  3. C. 42
  4. D. 49

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q10. Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?

  1. A. Anaphora
  2. B. Epistrophe
  3. C. Alliteration
  4. D. Assonance

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q11. Which literary genre typically features elements of the supernatural, mystery, and often explores psychological states?

  1. A. Satire
  2. B. Gothic literature
  3. C. Pastoral poetry
  4. D. Epic poetry

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q12. A writer employing 'stream of consciousness' technique primarily aims to portray what?

  1. A. A linear, chronological plot progression
  2. B. The inner workings of a character's mind, often chaotic and non-linear
  3. C. Objective, omniscient narration
  4. D. Dialogue-heavy scenes for dramatic effect

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q13. Which of the following is an example of a gerund phrase?

  1. A. To swim daily is good for health.
  2. B. Running quickly, he caught the bus.
  3. C. She enjoys painting landscapes.
  4. D. The book lying on the table is mine.

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q14. Which description best fits an 'ode'?

  1. A. A narrative poem typically in short stanzas.
  2. B. A lyrical poem of fourteen lines.
  3. C. A long, serious poetic narrative.
  4. D. A short, musical poem expressing personal emotion.

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

Q15. Which morphological process creates a new word by changing the grammatical category without adding affixes, e.g., 'to google' from 'Google'?

  1. A. Clipping
  2. B. Conversion (Zero Derivation)
  3. C. Back-formation
  4. D. Acronymy

Subject: Subject-Based (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the HST - English test?

The official syllabus for the HST - English test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Subject-Based (English).

How long is the HST - English mock test?

This mock test is set to 90 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions, matching the official pattern.

Is the HST - English mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the HST - English mock test for free on MCQsAI. Questions are generated in simple Pakistani exam English from the official syllabus.

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