_____ 18. The bird a centipede from its crevice. (pry)
_____ 19. The bird then whipped the insect about, it down, and pierced it with its sharp beak. (throw)
_____ 20. After several minutes of this, the bird the poisonous centipede satisfactorily. (disarm)
_____ 21. Ellis pictures as this fascinating scene unfolded. (shoot)
_____ 22. When he finishes this role of film, Ellis over a hundred pictures of his favorite bird, the Mimus polyglottos. (take)
_____ 23. Ellis the mockingbird for two years now. (study)
_____ 24. Because of his careful research and fascinating photographs, Ellis three articles on robins before he began this project. (publish)
_____ 25. By this time next spring, Ellis a book based on his research on the multitalented mockingbird. (write)