Decide whether the word in bold is an action verb or a linking verb.

The dolphin swam through the waves.
A. action verb
B. linking verb
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!

In the given sentence, the word in bold is action verb. It describes what the subject “The dolphin” did.

The dolphin swam through the waves.

[“Swam” is an action verb in the sentence.]

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