Question

with pattern names such as \elephants foot\ and \snail house\ and images of animals framed by geometric designs, paj ntaub patterns are versatile. what distinguishes paj ntaub from other hmong needlework arts are the artists use of tiny, tight stitches and several complex techniques. one technique is reverse appliqué, in which shapes are cut out from, rather than added on top of, the embroidered fabric. another is elaborate overstitching: thousands of layered stitches are applied to its surface. pang xiong regrets that most people she knows today wear only regular clothes. when she was growing up in laos, she explains, she had few items of clothing, but each garment she owned was handcrafted paj ntaub. 45. which choice most clearly builds on the information provided earlier in the sentence about a common theme in paj ntaub patterns and images? a. no change b. only a master artist is able to create paj ntaub clothing for special occasions. c. paj ntaub patterns are extraordinarily colorful. d. paj ntaub celebrates the natural world. 46. which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? f. no change g. appliqué which h. appliqué and j. appliqué, 47. which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable? a. no change b. the surface of the fabric. c. the surface of it. d. their surface. 48. the writer is considering revising the underlined portion to the following: mass - produced should the writer make this revision? f. yes, because the revision creates a clearer contrast between the homogeneous styles of clothing that are popular today and the handcrafted paj ntaub. g. yes, because the revision emphasizes pang xiongs desire for her handcrafted paj ntaub to be sold on a large scale in stores. h. no, because the original word reinforces the idea that although paj ntaub clothing can be used for everyday wear, it should be saved for special occasions. j. no, because the original word more specifically describes the type of clothing pang xiong disapproves of.

Explanation:

1. The original text mentions animal - themed patterns. Option D "paj ntaub celebrates the natural world" builds on this by further emphasizing the connection to nature.
2. "Reverse appliqué" is a specific technique, and "appliqué" alone is too general. The original "in which" is correct for introducing a relative clause to explain the technique. So no change is needed.
3. "Its" clearly refers to the fabric's surface. The original is correct. Changing to other options makes the reference unclear.
4. The revision "mass - produced" creates a clear contrast between the common, homogeneous styles of modern clothing and the handcrafted paj ntaub.

Answer:

1. D. paj ntaub celebrates the natural world.
2. F. No Change
3. A. No Change
4. F. Yes, because the revision creates a clearer contrast between the homogeneous styles of clothing that are popular today and the handcrafted paj ntaub.