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
Can be. "Despite the noise and confusion in the classroom, the teacher remained calm."
linking or action verb is follows by a subject.
it is a linking verb
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.