Question

Which sentence best sums up the author's main point?

• A. "There is a danger of the world getting liberty-drunk in these days like the old lady with the basket, and it is just as well to remind ourselves of what the rule of the road means."
• B. "A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others is the foundation of social conduct."
• C. "It is in small matters of conduct, in the observance of the rule of the road, that we pass judgment upon ourselves, and declare that we are civilized or uncivilized."
• D. "The great moments of heroism and sacrifice are rare. It is the little habits of
  commonplace intercourse that make up the great sum of life and sweeten or make bitter the journey."

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

"A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others is the foundation of social conduct."

Options A) and C) are parts of the greater picture of the theme of the passage and not the theme itself. Option D) is more of a lesson that we need to take from the passage given. Its option B) that sums up the entire passage and brings out the author's main point.