Linking Words

They can be used to join 2 or more sentences or clauses (a clause is a group of words which contains a subject and a verb).

Linking words can be used to add ideas together, contrast them, or show the reason for something.

Besides - Opposition/Contrast This is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence. It is used to make an additional point. Examples:

I can't afford to go to the concert. Besides, I don't really like classical music.
The trip is too expensive. Besides, I don't really like hot weather.

And - Addition
Ideas are often linked by and in a list, you put a comma between each item, but not before and.
Examples:

But - Contrasting/Opposition

But is more informal than However and it is not normally used at the beginning of a sentence.

Although - Opposition

Although introduce an idea of contrast. With these words, you must have two halves of a sentence.

Example:

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Use of Linking Words