Liking verbs are verbs that connect with the subject and give some information about it. Example: am, is, appears, look, seem, taste, etc...
Linking verbs don't express action. But, as usual, we have the famous exceptions. Some verbs can be action verbs or linking verbs, example:
grow, look, prove, remain, smell, sound, taste, turn, stay, get, appear, feel
So, answering you, the answer is the second sentence.
