Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Exquisite patterns and surface ornamentation were an integral part of the aesthetics of the late Victorian era. In America, these developments were incorporated into the themes of national expositions and artistic movements, as cottage industries grew and productivity in the decorative arts flourished. The last three decades of the 19th century saw a change in sensibility that resulted in new stylistic approaches in American decorative arts, a departure from the previous era of Rococo and Renaissance Revival excess. Shapes became more angular, smoother and less flamboyant. The popular carvings and deep modeling of earlier years disappeared as ornamentation became more linear and lighter in appearance. Decoration focused on the surface with rich and elegant patterns adorning furniture, objects of every sort, and architectural and interior decorations. This artistic reawakening was prompted by the effects of the Industrial Revolution on contemporary design.

This new attitude, with its focus on ornament and the decorative, was later referred to as the Aesthetic Movement, but it also encompassed the early Arts and Crafts Movement as well. The purpose was to bring a refined sensibility and components of “good taste” to the domestic interior. Art and good taste not only denoted good character, but also could be used to induce proper moral conduct and actions, thereby contributing to the betterment of society. This placed a heavy burden on designers/decorators as well as on women as keepers of the home. Americans drew inspiration from the writing and work of English artists. This was a period of great eclecticism. Tastes ranged from the Modern Gothic through the Persian, Greek and Islamic, to the Japanese, and with more than a nod to Mother Nature. Yet, regardless of the influence, surface pattern reigned supreme. English reformers dictated that ornament should be derived from nature, and pattern should be flat and stylized. Forms were accentuated by colored outlines, or often with touches of gold. The emphasis was on art and on development of a refined sensibility. It was all a matter of taste.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

(A) defining the “Aesthetic Movement” (B) decorative arts in late 19th century America (C) English influences on American decorative arts in the late 19th century (D) The change in tastes from “Rocco and Renaissance Revival” to the ‘Aesthetic Movement” in late 19th century America

2. According to the passage, during the Aesthetic Movement popular carvings and deep modeling of earlier years

(A) were popular (B) again became popular (C) disappeared (D) defined good taste

3. According to the passage, the point of the Aesthetic Movement was to

(A) induce proper moral conduct and actions (B) define what was meant by good taste in the domestic interior (C) encompass Arts and Crafts as well as ornament an decoration (D) define good character and contribute to the betterment of society

4. The word “denoted” in second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. promoted B. facilitated C. developed D. signified

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the Aesthetic Movement?

(A) shapes became less flamboyant (B) ornamentation became lighter in appearance (C) forms were accentuated by colored lines (D) decorations focused mainly on furniture

6. Which of the following sentences indicates that ”Robin did not fall into the river”?

a. He fell into the river almost. b. He fell into almost the river c. He almost fell into the river. d. Almost he fell into the river.

7. If a trekker loses his way, ………..a map.

A. She needs to consult B. they need to consult C. We need to consult D. he needs to consult

8. She behaved as though she …….me.

A. knows B. know C. knew D. had known

9. Which of the following is incorrect?

A. She is an FBI agent. B. He is a university professor. C. She had an one hundred rupee note. D. He took an x-ray of his chest.

10. Hardly had he finished the novel when the principal called him.

A. then the principal called him B. and the principal called him C. than the principal called him D. No improvement

11. Which of the following expressions is correct?

A. He had seen me as soon as he arrived. B. He left the house as soon as he had breakfast. C. I saw some apples as soon as I opened the freeze. D. As soon as he peeled onion, he put it as salad.

12. If all the insects ……. to disappear from the earth within the next 50 years, all forms of life on earth would end. If all the human beings were to disappear from the earth, within the next 50 years, all forms of life …….. flourish.

A. was/will B. were/would have C. were/would D. were/will

13. Which of the following expression is correct?

A. Two-thirds of the workers live in squalor conditions. B. The committees needs to reform on policies. C. The professor and lawyer are responsible for the plan. D. To get a good start in life need patience.

14. Mr Buddhi said'” Don’t play in the sun boys.”

A. Mr Buddhi warned the boys to play in the sun B. Mr Buddhi warned the boys not to play in the sun. C. Mr Buddhi prohibited the boys not to play in the sun. D. Mr Buddhi warned don’t play in the sun boys.
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15. “While I was visiting on the shore, I heard the sound of silence.” In this sentence, the underlined expression is an example of:

A. oxymoron B. cliché C. jargon D. onomatopoeia

16. Out of the alternatives, choose the one which is not the synonym to the word “lazy”:

A. slothful B. sluggish C. idle D. ideal

17. “Kleptomania” is:

A. passion of enclosed places B. passion of going bed C. passion for blood D. passion for stealing

18. She took me in the ‘grave’ and talked on ‘grave’ issues. The second use of homonym means:

A. Tomb B. funny C. serious D. unimportant

19. A fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role:

A. pseudonym B. alias C. nom de plume D. all of the above

20. The policeman’s ‘brutish’ appearance terrified the criminal. It means thepoliceman had ……… appearance.

A. docile B. meek C. ferocious D. placid

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