What follows a linking verb and describes the subject? A. Any kind of adverb
B. An uncomparable adjective
C. A coordinate adjective
D. A predicate adjective

answer: i would say he was very determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles.

explanation:   "the magician of menlo park" as he was called, liked to tell an incident that happened when he was 8 years old and came back home crying after attending school for three months because his teacher called him "sterile and unproductive". from nowadays perspective, we can say that thomas alva edison was one of the most persistent and determined man that has ever existed. when edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. the effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80-percent deaf in the other. so as you can see he had to struggle to not so many minor issues but he always succeeded.

the correct answer is option two.

in the passage, the structure that machiavelli uses to convey his main idea is based on reasoning why to take and hold control of a city it is necessary to destroy it. otherwise, a city used to being free will eventually rebel against the conqueror.

as a result, his claim in the topic sentence is supported by evidence and an example in the following sentences.