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Question:
The stew that Gordon made smells too spicy to me.
Answer:
The answer Yes, this is a linking verb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb "smells" is used as a linking verb and the phrase "too spicy" is a subject complement that identifies the nature of the stew. The dependent clause "that Gordon made" functions as an adjective defining the nature of the stew.
 
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