Linking words:
1. And
I am happy and excited!
2. But
I am happy but nervous.
3. If
What if I fail?
4. Then
He then picked up another box.
5. When
I like it when it's sunny weather.
6. As well as
A shop that sold books as well as newspapers.
7. Although
He says he has the team shirt, although I've never seen him wear it.
8. While
We chatted for a while.
9. After
He's after a job.
10. In addition to
Members of the board were paid a small allowance in addition to their normal salary.
11. Contrary to
Contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting.
12. Nevertheless
Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading.
13. However
However you look at it, you can't criticize that.
14. Despite -
He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.
15. Also
A brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany.
16. Even though
Even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me.
17. Besides
I have no other family besides my parents.
18. Before
I mentioned that problem before!
19. So
He isn't so bad as you'd think.
20. Because
We did it because we felt it our duty.