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

Nancy was excited to see the play.
A. action verb
B. linking verb
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In the given sentence, the word in bold is a linking verb. It is connecting the subject “Nancy” and the predicate “excited to see the play” in the sentence.

Nancy was excited to see the play.

[“Was” is a linking verb in the sentence.]

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