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Writing is both my vocation and my avocation: that's all I do.
You may wonder why I should write a genealogy. Well, to begin with my story is interesting. And, next, I am a mystery more so than a tree or a sunset or even a flash of lightning. But, sadly, I am taken for granted by those who use me, as if I were a mere incident and without background. This supercilious altitude relegates me to the level of the commonplace. This is a species of the grievous error in which mankind cannot too long persist without peril. For, as a wise man, G. K.Chesterton observed, "We are perishing for want of wonder, not for want of wonders."
I, simple though I appear to be, merit your wonder and awe, a claim I shall attempt to prove. In fact, if you can understand meno, that’s too much to ask of anyone - if you can become aware of the miraculousness that I symbolize, you can help save the freedom mankind is so unhappily losing. I have a profound lesson to teach. And I can teach this lesson better than an automobile or on airplane or a mechanical dishwasher because - well, because I am seemingly so simple.
Simple? Yes not a single person on the face of this earth knows how to make me. This sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Especially when you realize that there are about one and one -half billion of my kind produced in the U.S. each year.
Pick me up and look me over. What do you see? Not much meets the eye - there's some wood, lacquer, the printed labeling, graphite lead, a bit of metal, and an eraser.
 
Q. 'I' in the passage, most likely, refers to:
  • a)
    the author of the passage
  • b)
    a geometry box
  • c)
    a study table
  • d)
    a pencil
  • e)
    the evolution of a book
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Understanding the Passage
The passage presents a reflective commentary on the significance of a seemingly simple object. The author uses a first-person narrative to convey the importance and complexity of the subject at hand.
Identification of "I"
- The "I" in the passage refers specifically to a pencil.
- This is evident from several clues within the text that highlight its characteristics and significance.
Key Clues Supporting the Answer
- Vocation and Avocation: The author mentions writing as both a profession and passion, which directly connects to the use of a pencil.
- Mystery and Complexity: The author describes "I" as a mystery, emphasizing that despite its simplicity, no one knows how to make a pencil from scratch.
- Components of "I": The passage lists the materials that make up a pencil—wood, lacquer, graphite, metal, and an eraser, which are all parts of a pencil.
- Production Statistics: The mention of one and a half billion produced in the U.S. each year reinforces the idea that this object is common yet often overlooked.
Conclusion
- The passage aims to instill a sense of wonder about this everyday object, highlighting its role in creativity and communication.
- Therefore, the correct interpretation of "I" in the passage is indeed a pencil, aligning with the author's intent to evoke appreciation for the mundane.
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