* Action verbs describe an action that the subject performs.
* Example: "The dog ran across the yard." (The dog is performing the action of running)
* Linking verbs connect the subject to a word or phrase that renames or describes the subject. They don't show action; they show a state of being or a relationship.
* Example: "The dog is happy." (The verb "is" connects the subject "dog" to the adjective "happy" which describes it.)
Think of it this way:
* Action verbs: Focus on *what* the subject is doing.
* Linking verbs: Focus on *what* the subject *is* or *how* the subject is.
Here are some common linking verbs:
* Be verbs: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
* Sense verbs: seem, appear, look, feel, sound, taste, smell
* Other verbs: become, grow, remain, stay, turn, prove,
Example:
* Action verb: The cat meowed loudly. (The cat is performing the action of meowing)
* Linking verb: The cat is fluffy. (The verb "is" connects the subject "cat" to the adjective "fluffy" which describes it.)
Let me know if you have more questions about linking verbs!