Action and Linking Verbs

Ethan is writing a story and wants to describe an action. Which verb type should he use?

During a relay race, what action verb describes John and Madison?

Jordyn is a diligent student. What type of verb connects 'Jordyn' to 'diligent'?

Linking verb in 'John is running fast.'

Trey believes action verbs include mental actions, not just physical. Is he correct?

Evan uses a linking verb in a sentence. Does this mean the sentence shows action?

Luis said: 'The costumes ___ beautiful.'

During library time, Alayna ___ a book while Larson searched for one. What did Alayna do?

John wants to replace a verb with 'be'. Which type?

Evan and Jordyn raced. Who jumped over the hurdle first?