[Yuliana YM]

The main difference between linking verbs and action verbs lies in their function within a sentence.

Linking Verbs:

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a word or phrase that describes or identifies the subject.

They do not describe an action, but rather establish a state of being or a relationship.

Common examples of linking verbs include: “be” (is, am, are, was, were), “become,” “appear,” “seem,” “feel,” “look,” “taste,” “smell,” and “sound.”

For example: “The flower appears beautiful.” “She feels happy today.”

Action Verbs:

Action verbs describe an action, occurrence, or event.

They indicate what the subject of the sentence is doing.

Action verbs can be physical actions (e.g., “run,” “jump,” “sing”) or mental actions (e.g., “think,” “believe,” “understand”).

For example: “The dog runs across the yard.” “She believes the story is true.”

In summary, linking verbs connect the subject to a description or identification, while action verbs describe what the subject is doing or experiencing.