In 1871, Margaret E. Knight invented a machine for making flat-bottomed paper bags, which made it easier to create strong paper bags for carrying many items. In 1885, Sarah E. Goode invented a bed that folds into a cabinet, which helped people save space in small homes and supports the creation of other space-saving furniture. Although created to address different needs, both inventions have had lasting impacts. Likewise, both inventors exemplified important traits that continue to drive innovative thinking: strong problem-solving skills, and persistence.
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easyWhich choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?
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It lists the features of Knight’s and Goode’s inventions that contributed most to their usefulness.
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It lists characteristics that the text says are frequently mentioned in studies of modern inventors.
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It lists some specific impacts that two older inventions have had on modern life.
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It lists qualities that Knight and Goode shared and that many inventors rely on.