Here's why:
* Action verbs describe actions, like "run," "jump," "eat," "write."
* State of being verbs (or linking verbs) describe a state of being, like "be," "seem," "become," "appear." They connect the subject to a noun or adjective that describes it.
For example:
* Action verb: The dog ran across the park.
* State of being verb: The sky is blue.
Let me know if you'd like more examples!