Linking and Action Verb

What is a VERB ?!!!

Is the underlined word ​being used as a helping verb or action verb?

She had never liked that fellow.

Is the underlined word ​being used as a helping verb or action verb?

"You must stop chewing your nails," said Mrs. Crabtree."

Is the underlined word ​being used as a helping verb or action verb?

"The schoolboy whines in the nurse's arms."

Is the underlined word ​being used as a helping verb or action verb?

"The soldiers look tired."

Is the underlined word ​being used as a helping verb or action verb?

"The teacher photographed her students. "

not fully aware; occurring below your level of thinking and awareness

a watercraft that stays under water