Answer:
1. a bit of
2. A few
3. some/ a lot of
4. more
5. any
Explanation:
1. I am having a bit of trouble passing my driving exam.
2. A few people can afford a home these days.
3. You have some/ a lot of patience.
4. She earns more money than I do.
5. I didn't use any fertilizer last spring.
I believe the linking verb is “will”. It’s linking the subject “the United States of America” and the predicate “be 300 years old!”
Answer:
I don't think it's possible to change your name because I haven't been able to change mine.
I would say the second option - "She skipped off, singing"
It gives a visual of her being very happy, instead of just saying she was happy.