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Verbal·Craft and Structure·Text Structure and Purpose
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In 1892, Sarah Boone invented an improved ironing board, which made ironing clothes quicker and easier. In 1911, Ada Henry Van Pelt invented a way to clean water using a special device, which made water safer to drink. Although created to address different needs, both inventions have had lasting impacts. Likewise, both inventors exemplified important traits that continue to drive innovation: creative thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and persistence.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?
A
It lists qualities that Boone and Van Pelt shared and that many inventors rely on.
B
It lists characteristics that the text says are frequently mentioned in studies of modern inventors.
C
It lists the features of Boone’s and Van Pelt’s inventions that contributed most to their usefulness.
D
It lists some specific impacts that two older inventions have had on modern life.