What ae the 8 most common linking verbs?

There's no strict list of "the 8 most common linking verbs." It depends on the context and how you measure "common."

However, here are 8 very frequently used linking verbs that are often included in discussions about this topic:

1. be (am, is, are, was, were, been, being)

2. appear

3. become

4. feel

5. grow

6. look

7. remain

8. seem

It's important to remember that verbs can sometimes be linking verbs or action verbs depending on the context. For example, "feel" is a linking verb in the sentence "She feels happy," but an action verb in "She feels the fabric."

Ultimately, the best way to determine if a verb is a linking verb is to consider if it connects the subject to a noun or adjective that renames or describes it.