They use all of them except a
The first devices used for measuring the position of the Sun were shadow clocks, which later developed into the sundial. ... 3500 BC, are among the earliest shadow clocks. The oldest of all known sundials dates back to c. 1500 BC (during the 19th Dynasty), and was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 2013.
1. When the sun rises, the blue birds are singing, playing, and flying
2. After hibernating, the bear cubs emerging from their dens, playing with a stick, and looking for food.
3. The gardeners and I watering the daisies, tending to the roses, and trimming the trees.
4. The student brilliantly, cleverly, and believing when delivering his speech.
5. There are making thins I need to do today, like going the store, going to the gas station, and getting a haircut.
BTW i tried my best although i have never done anything like this so some may possibly be incorrect though some may right.
I've read the paragraph and have an idea of what would be the bold sentence.
I've concluded that the only possible and reasonable is the first one is the third (hook) since the 13 - year - old was sad for the loss of his parents.
Hope it helped,
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