In the space provided, write the letter of the sentence that best expresses the implied main idea of each of the following paragraphs. ____ 1 The earliest humans probably used the lengthening and shortening of shadows on the ground to measure the passage of time. 2 Later, the sundial was invented to tell time more precisely, but still by using the shadow principle. 3 The hourglass, a slightly more recent invention, measured time by allowing grains of sand to fall from one container to another. 4 In about the year 1300, a primitive clock was invented. 5 It had only an hour hand, but it became the most exact way yet to tell the time. 6 Since then, clocks have been so improved technically that today's clocks and watches can be depended upon to be quite precise.
A.
Throughout history, people have found better and better ways to measure the passing of time.
B.
The hourglass is a slightly more recent invention than the sundial.
C.
The first methods of measuring the passing of time took advantage of the changing shadows cast by the sun throughout a day.
D.
A primitive clock invented in about 1300 was the most exact way to tell time up to that point.