(1) We usually do not think of animals talking, but animals do make sounds. (2) Some fish can make sounds by grinding
together the bony parts of their throats. Crickets rub their
rough wings together. The chirping of a bird is made when it
forces air through its throat. (3) Birds can also make drumming
sounds with their feathers and feet. (4) The rattle of a
rattlesnake and the slap of a beaver's tail are also examples of
the ways animals communicate.
Which number is the topic sentence

Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. i became fascinated with rocks when i was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures i’d scavenged that day. when my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, i realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also me make good money. obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist. the best description of the writer’s point of view is that the person is eager to make a lot of money in a museum internship. insistent that geology should be taught as part of every science course. hopeful to be able to further the goal of eventually becoming a geologist. concerned that people do not generally relate well to the study of geology.

In the sentence above, which verb is the irregular verb? a. laid b. warmed c. removed d. walked

Gloom and glory what does the speaker suddenly see and hear in the poem?