Linking words

1. And (மற்றும்)
I am happy and excited!

2. But (ஆனால்)
I am happy but nervous.

3. If (இருந்தால்)
What if I fail?

4. Then (அப்புறமாக)
He then picked up another box.

5. When (எப்போது)
I like it when it's sunny weather.

6. As well as (மேலும் கூட)
A shop that sold books as well as newspapers.

7. Although (இருந்த போதிலும்)
He says he has the team shirt, although I've never seen him wear it.

8. While (பொழுது)
We chatted for a while.

9. After (அடுத்த, பின்னால்)
He's after a job.

10. In addition to (மேலும் இதனோடு)
Members of the board were paid a small allowance in addition to their normal salary.

11. Contrary to (எதிர்பதம்)
Contrary to his expectations, he found the atmosphere exciting.

12. Nevertheless (இருந்த போதிலும்)
Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading.

13. However(எப்படினாலும்)
However you look at it, you can't criticize that.

14. Despite -  இருந்தும்)
He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.

15. Also (மேலும்)
A brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany.

16. Even though (இருந்தபோதிலும் கூட)
Even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me.

17. Besides  (இதைத் தவிர)
I have no other family besides my parents.

18. Before (முன்னால்)
I mentioned that problem before!

19. So  (ஆகையால்)
He isn't so bad as you'd think.

20. Because (ஏனென்றால்)
We did it because we felt it our duty.