Linking words (also called conjunctions) connect words, phrases, or clauses together. They show the relationship between different parts of a sentence or paragraph. Examples of linking words include:
* And, but, or, so, because, since, although, while, therefore, however
Describing words (also called adjectives) modify nouns or pronouns, providing more information about their qualities or attributes. They describe what something is like. Examples of describing words include:
* Big, small, red, blue, happy, sad, beautiful, ugly
In summary:
* Linking words connect parts of sentences or paragraphs.
* Describing words modify nouns or pronouns to provide details.
They serve different functions in writing and are not interchangeable.