When we use the gerounds

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the article? a the tuskegee airmen started the civil rights movement by proving that black pilots are more skilled than white pilots. b the tuskegee airmen proved that black and white pilots had the same potential, which break racial barriers. c despite breaking racial barriers, the tuskegee airmen faced racial discrimination and were never recognized for their military success. d black pilots in the military had to work twice as hard as white pilots, and due to a lack of funds they were underprepared.

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

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