What is the function of a linking verb?

A. to express the subject's physical action

B. to express the condition or existence of the subject

C. to express the subject's mental action

D. to tell what the subject does, did, or will do

For his English assignment, Zach is writing a brief analysis of the topic of nonviolent tension that he drew from "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Which sentence best follows the sentence above to clarify King's reference to Socrates?

Nancy thinks that she is a better chess player than I Me Myself

What are the benefits of studying and understanding other cultures?

Read the sentence. After hiking for hours the rest area appeared in the near distance. Which is the best revision of this sentence? The rest area near the hikers appeared in the distance after hiking for hours.

Why is the narrator upset that Dee has changed her name to Wangero? A. Dee has become involved with a man who has a different background and practices a different religion. B. The name "Dee" has been passed down in her family for several generations.

In the summertime that bush has purple flowers, and the bees and butterflies are attracted to it. OR In the summertime that bush has purple flowers, therefore, the bees and butterflies are attracted to it. Which one is correct?

This is an example of external conflict because it features character vs. character nature self society

Do Esperanza, Nenny, and the shopkeeper have anything in common?

What does the word Loathsome mean?

Which sentence uses the word "hyperbole" properly? Question 7 options: Since my cousin wanted to be a news reporter for a local television station, she majored in hyperbole while in college.