The easy way to recognize a linking verb is that a linking verb acts as an equals sign, the object of the verb is a different form of the subject:
or the subject becomes the object:
The verb can is a linking verb when the object is a form of the subject:
But not in another context:
began is an action verb, not a linking verb.
It is an action verb.
action, it is the past tense of the verb surround.
Was is a linking verb.
action and linking
Linking verb
It's a linking verb Action verb express a action of some kind. Linking verb express some state of being
it is a linking verb
linking or action verb is follows by a subject.
"Fast" can be both an action verb and an adjective. As an action verb, it indicates the act of moving quickly. As an adjective, it describes something that is quick or speedy.
It's a linking verb Action verb express a action of some kind. Linking verb express some state of being
"Entered" can function as both a action verb and a linking verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence. As an action verb, it indicates physical motion or movement. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to a subject complement that renames or describes it.