Decide whether the word in bold is an action verb or a linking verb.

The garbage smells terrible.
A. action verb
B. linking verb
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

In the given sentence, the word in bold is a linking verb. It is connecting the subject “The garbage” and the predicate “terrible” in the sentence.

The garbage smells terrible.

[“Smells” is a linking verb in the sentence.]

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Theme
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