Is tasted an action or a linking verb?

"Tasted" can be both an action verb and a linking verb, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Here's how to tell:

Action Verb: When "tasted" describes an action, it means "to experience a flavor with the tongue."

* Example: "She tasted the spicy salsa." (She performed the action of tasting)

Linking Verb: When "tasted" connects the subject to a description or state of being, it's a linking verb.

* Example: "The salsa tasted spicy." (The salsa was in the state of being spicy)

Key to Identifying: Look for a predicate adjective (describes the subject) following the verb. If there's a predicate adjective, "tasted" is likely a linking verb.