Was is the linking verb (all forms of "be" are), state, told, and appeared are other verbs
I don't recommend using the first person pronoun in an argumentative essay. Unless your instructor suggests that you do so, omit it from the assignment because your writing will read better without it.
2. What did Ruth find out at the doctor's office?<span>She was pregnant.</span>
the dog leaves the man in search for food and shelter back at the camp