Become is a example of a "linking verb." A linking verb is a verb that describes a object while connecting it to another noun or adjective. A example of a linking verb would be something like: The eggs smells rotten, or Jared has become a werewolf.
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1. Mr. Short's fingers were like ___.
a) ping-pong balls b) little meatballs c) glazed marbles d) light bulbs
MY ANSWER: B.) LITTLE MEATBALLS
2. The ___ makes even the ignorant wise.
a) <span>struggle in meeting b) thirst for knowledge c) ferreting of secrets d) raking of one's brain
MY ANSWER: C) FERRETING OF SECRETS
3. The tailor's wife believes Mrs. Tall married for ___.
a) love b) children c) money d) honor
MY ANSWER: C) MONEY
4. The tailor's wife wants to find a new ___ for Mr. Short.
a) flat b) job c) basket d) wife
MY ANSWER: D.) WIFE</span>
Answer:
the speaker is a Protestant and a member of the Irish upper class.
Explanation:
Rich people talk funny.
Oil is a sticky goo.
Yarn can be made from wool.
Grass can be soft.
Boys are very energetic.
Ivy climbs up buildings.
Violets are purple flowers.
