SAT Transition Words

Similarity

also, in the same way, just as ... so too, likewise, similarly

Exception/Contrast

alternatively, although, conversely, even so, even though, in any case, instead, meanwhile, otherwise, rather, regardless, whereas, while, but, however, in spite of, on the one hand... on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet

Sequence/Order

first, second, third, ... next, then, finally

Time

after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example

for example, or instance , namely, specifically, to illustrate

Emphasis

even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly

Place/position

above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there

Cause & Effect

accordingly, as a result, as such, because, consequently, for, hence, so, since, therefore, thus, to this end

Additional support of evidence

additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary

Finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to