Is seem an action or a linking verb?

"Seem" can be either an action verb or a linking verb, depending on the context.

Action Verb:

* When "seem" describes a visible or perceivable action, it's an action verb.

* Example: "The children seem to be having fun." (They are actively having fun, and we perceive it)

Linking Verb:

* When "seem" connects the subject to a description or state of being, it's a linking verb.

* Example: "The sky seems cloudy." (Cloudy is a description of the sky, not an action)

Here's how to tell:

* Ask the question "What does the subject do?" If the answer involves an action, "seem" is an action verb.

* Ask the question "What is the subject like?" If the answer describes the subject, "seem" is a linking verb.

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