Linking words:

1. And (और)

I am happy and excited!

2. But (लेकिन)

I am happy but nervous.

3. If (अगर)

What if I fail?

4. Then (फिर)

He then picked up another box.

5. When (जब)

I like it when it's sunny weather.

6. As well as (साथ ही साथ)

A shop that sold books as well as newspapers.

7. Although (हालांकि)

He says he has the team shirt, although I've never seen him wear it.

8. While (जबकि)

We chatted for a while.

9. After (पीछे)

He's after a job.

10. In addition to (के अलावा)

Members of the board were paid a small allowance in addition to their normal salary.

11. Contrary to (के विपरीत)

Contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting.

12. Nevertheless (इसके बावजूद)

Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading.

13. However (हालाँकि)

However you look at it, you can't criticize that.

14. Despite (के बावजूद) 

He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.

15. Also (भी)

A brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany.

16. Even though (माना कि)

Even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me.

17. Besides (के आलावा)

I have no other family besides my parents.

18. Before (पहले)

I mentioned that problem before!

19. So (इतना)

He isn't so bad as you'd think.

20. Because (क्योंकि)

We did it because we felt it our duty.