Which tool is used to drive nails into wood?

• A. Hammer
• B. Wrench
• C. Pliers
• D. Screwdriver

Answer: (A)

Driving nails into wood relies on delivering focused, controlled force to the nail tip, and the hammer is built for exactly that. Its heavy head transfers a swift, precise impulse into the nail while the face guides the strike squarely onto the nail so it sinks cleanly without bending. The claw on many hammers also provides a handy way to remove nails later if needed. The other tools aren’t suited for this task: a wrench is for turning nuts and bolts; pliers grip or wrench but don’t provide the efficient striking force needed to drive nails; a screwdriver is meant to turn screws and would struggle to drive a nail or could bend it. For best results, keep the hammer aligned with the nail, hold the nail steady, and choose the correct nail size for the wood.