Read the passage given below 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

Syntactic Ability

1. Which of the following is correct?

          A) Neither the plates nor the serving bowl go on that shelf.

B) The development of computers and mobile phones have changed the globe into a small village

C) Anybody with the will to work are welcome

         D) The principal and chairman of the occasion has arrived.

7. “ I hate people staring at me .” The passive is

A) I hate having stared at.                                     B) I hate being stared at.

C) I cant’t stand when I am stared by people.        D) People’s staring at I is hated by me..

8. While operating this washing machine,

          A) You should clean it regularly

B) It must be cleaned it regularly

C) You are advised to clean it regularly

D) It must be cleaned by you regularly

9. Which of the option contains noun form of the word ‘smoke’?

A) Your smoke damages your lungs.                 B) He is smoking cigarette.

C) Smoke kills you slowly                   D) both ‘A’ and ‘C’

10. Which of the following is correct? 

A) Every morning, we makeour bed, eating breakfast and feed the cat.

B) Surya was considered to be a good employee because he wasalways on time, he was very motivated and led the team well.

         C) Traditional societies believed the king to be a religious, political, social and a military head.

D) The following activities can be done at the mall: buyinggroceries, eating lunch and bill payment.

11. He died….hunger

A, In                      B) from                       C) For                          D) of

12. How did he ……….?

      A, enter the room                                    B) enter in the room

C)  Center inside the room                             D) enter over the room

13. Bhuwan singh was the first Nepali who went to……….South Pole.

(A) a                (B) an                    (C) the                  (D) no article

Vocabulary

14. What is the appropriate synonym of the word FRATERNIZE

         A, Associate                     B) brotherhood            C) amalgamation         D) combinable

15. The meaning of ” pull a long face “

a) an abnormal manner                    b) state of victory

c) a sign of sadness and anguish         d) thinking to deceive someone

16. Belief that you should help people, especially by giving money to those who need it.

A) credulous              B) despotic                    C) philanthropist         D) crabby

17. Select the most appropriate antonym of the word” EXTRICATE”

A) Manifestation              B. Palpable              C. freedom                  D. ensnare

18. A word with same spelling but different pronunciation as another , as well as containing unlike meaning :

A, Homophone                 B) homonym               C) Synonym                D) Homograph

19. Inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive

A) novice                           B) Magnipotent           C) Bellicose                D) omnipotent

20. We must applause for her……..

           A, heroism                       B) audacious                C) taunt                       D) diffident.