Question

Which sentence from the text best summarizes the author's main point of "Everyday Things"?
A.
It was not until the American Civil War years that erasers were added to wooden pencils.

B.
Early pencils were merely long sticks of graphite inserted into wooden sticks that had been hollowed out by hand.

C.
We should show some appreciation for the little everyday things, like wooden pencils, that make written communication easier.

D.
Even the color of the pencil today is significant.

Answer 1

C. "We should show some appreciation for the little everyday things, like wooden pencils, that make written communication easier."

This sentence captures the passage's overall theme—valuing ordinary objects—while the other choices are specific details.