The simple predicate is gave.
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1) Orwell shows that, like the people of the Soviet Union, Clover experiences deep sadness about the violence.
2) Orwell shows that Clover had hopes similar to those of Soviet peasants—that life would eventually improve.
3) Orwell shows that Clover discovers she is mistaken in believing that the powerful would protect the weak
Did we mention he’s 13 years old?
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The verb play is not generally a linking verb, but it can be used as a linking verb. A linking verb links noun+ noun, pronoun + noun, noun+ adjective, or pronoun + adjective. As it is generally used, the verb play is an action verb: "I play football." It could be used as a linking verb: "The actor played James Bond." (noun + noun)
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