She appears confident, but she isn’t.
Linking
I am thinking about changing jobs.
Action
The teacher has explained the rule three times.
Auxiliary + Action
This soup tastes a little salty.
Linking
They can’t have been serious about that comment.
Modal + Auxiliary + Linking
He was running when he saw the accident.
Auxiliary + Action
I have two brothers and one sister.
Stative
The principal will arrive at 10 a.m.
Modal + Action
She must have forgotten about the meeting.
Modal + Auxiliary + Action
I consider this project very important.
Action
I do believe you, don’t worry.
Auxiliary + Stative
The baby seems uncomfortable in that chair.
Linking
