Which underlined verb in the sentence is a linking verb?

i heard that jamal will be the coach of the baseball team because he has been coaching for many years and knows the game.

a.
knows

b.
heard

c.
has been coaching

d.
will be

In the world state, children are encouraged to engage in erotic play. in our society, they are discouraged. why is the world state society different?

How did hinojosa's mom's experience described in this story impact hinojosa's sense of who she is? 2. how is hinojosa's experience of the united states similar to your own? how is it different? 3. describe a time when you felt voiceless or powerless. what led you to feel that way? were you able to find your voice? why or why not?

What is the italicized part in the sentence , all of the operators are efficient.