Option B is correct, is a linking verb
Answer: 1.The first part was unnecessary and the second part had words that were redundant
2. The extra words were deleted. There were redundancy issues.
Explanation:
1. The first part was unnecessary, since it was transitional phrases. The second part had words that were redundant. For example, you don't need the re in front of duplicate and with the word again. Or office in government with voting,
2. The extra words were deleted. There were redundancy issues. The motto less is more pertains to this sentence.
C. An opinion or theory about the meaning of a written text or work of O
An example of an external conflict for Elie is B.) His decision to stay in line instead of challenging the order of the Nazi selection process.