Name three uses for a paper clip.
# Three Uses for a Paper Clip 1. **Fastening papers together** — The most common use; it holds multiple sheets in place without damaging them. 2. **Emergency straightened wire** — When straightened out, it can serve as a makeshift tool for cleaning small crevices, fixing electronics, or as a makeshift lock pick. 3. **Bookmark** — It can mark your place in a book or document without leaving any permanent marks.