What verbs do not show action?

Verbs that do not show action are called linking verbs. They connect the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject.

Here are some common linking verbs:

* Forms of "be": am, is, are, was, were, been, being

* Other linking verbs: appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, taste, turn

Examples:

* The cat is fluffy. (The linking verb "is" connects the subject "cat" to the adjective "fluffy" that describes it.)

* She seems happy. (The linking verb "seems" connects the subject "she" to the adjective "happy" that describes her.)

* The book became a bestseller. (The linking verb "became" connects the subject "book" to the noun "bestseller" that renames it.)

Note: Some verbs can be either action verbs or linking verbs depending on the context. For example:

* Action verb: The dog looks for its bone. (The dog is performing the action of looking)

* Linking verb: The dog looks tired. (The verb "looks" connects the subject "dog" to the adjective "tired" that describes it.)

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