Read the sentence.
When I taste something spicy, I feel uncomfortable.
Which word is the linking verb?
a feel
b spicy
c uncomfortable
d taste
a feel
The linking verb in the sentence is "feel." So, the correct answer is option a) feel.
To identify the linking verb in the given sentence, we need to understand what a linking verb is. A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a complement, which either renames or describes the subject.
In the sentence, "When I taste something spicy, I feel uncomfortable," both "feel" and "taste" could potentially be linking verbs. However, the linking verb in this sentence is "feel" because it connects the subject "I" to the complement "uncomfortable." The verb "taste" is actually an action verb in this context, as it describes an action being performed by the subject.
So, the correct answer is:
a) feel