The answer is A. "plotted" is an action, linking verbs refer to things such as am is are was were, also known as "be" verbs which often indicate a state of being. So when I say: " The child is wet" I'm Linking "child", the noun, to "wet" the adjective. I hope that helps explain the concept some.
I think the answer is that he is worn down and alone but I'm not 100% sure
1. add ideas likewise: is an adverb that I used to add ideas
2. indicate order next: this connector helps put ideas in order, similar connectors are “first, second, finally”
3. show a consequence as a result: This sentence connector is used to show a consequence of a previous idea.
4. show time relation Eventually: it means at the end, as a final result
5. repetition of an idea in summary: means repeating the same idea with other words in order to summarize concepts.
6. introduce an illustration for example: this connector introduces an example or explanation of a previous idea.
7. take away, limit, or oppose yet: this sentence connector is used to introduce an opposing view or idea
8. show space relation on the left: this phrase provides a space relation
<span>The Great Rift Valley
This habitat houses many different species which migrate to and from this place. Includes herbivores and their predators.</span>
