Remained can be both! In the sentence The boy remained sleepy throughout the play, remained is a linking verb. because it connects the subject, the boy to the adj sleepy.
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
Can be. "Despite the noise and confusion in the classroom, the teacher remained calm."
linking or action verb is follows by a subject.
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.