SAT- Transition Words

Also,

adds similar/related information - adding on

Furthermore,

introduces an additional point of equal importance - adding on

Moreover,

emphasizes a further point that strengthens the argument- adding on

In addition,

introduces something extra that supports the idea - adding on

Similarly,

indicates a similarity between two ideas - similarity

Likewise,

expresses something that happens in a similar way- similarity

Not only that,

adds an extra point, often used for emphasis - adding on

In the same way,

compares two actions/ideas with the same result and method

Because

introduces a reason for something- C&E

Since

provides a cause/justification- C&E

Therefore,

indicates a logical result/consequence- C&E

Thus,

implies a result/conclusion from earlier information- C&E

As a result,

shows an effect or outcome- C&E

Consequently,

indicates a result/consequence- C&E

For this reason,

Introduces a consequence tied to a previously stated reason- C&E

Due to,

States the cause of something - C&E

However,

Introduces a contrast or opposing idea - Contrast

On the other hand,

Presents an opposite point of view- Contrast

Nevertheless,

Indicates contrast, despite the previous idea - Contrast

Nonetheless,

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) or still, in spite of that - Contrast

Although,

introduces a subordinate clause that contrasts the main clause - Contrast

Even though,

emphasizes contradiction/ unexpected outcome - Contrast

In contrast,

shows a clear difference between two things - Contrast

Instead,

indicates an alternative - Contrast

Whereas

expresses a contrast between two clauses

While

shows contrast while happening at the same time - Contrast

Yet

Introduces a surprising idea- Contrast

First

introduce the beginning of a sequence - sequence

Next

what follows immediately - Sequence

Then

shows subsequent action - Sequence

Afterward

refers to something occuring later- Sequence

Finally,

Marks the last step - sequence

Currently,

something happening in the present - sequence

Last

identifies the final event - sequence

Eventually,

indicates something that will happen later - sequence

Meanwhile,

refers to something happening at the same time - sequence

At the same time,

emphasizes simultaneous actions - sequence

Subsequently,

indicates what comes next in a formal tone - sequence

For example,

introduces a specific case - examples

For instance,

introduces one or more examples - examples

Such as,

introduces examples, typically in a list - examples

That is,

clarifies or restates an idea - examples

In other words,

restates something for clarity or emphasis - sequence

Namely,

Specifies an exact example or name - sequence

In conclusion,

summarizes or ends the discussion - conclusion

To sum up,

provides a brief summary - conclusion

In summary,

gives a recap of information - conclusion

All in all,

offers a final statement - conclusion

Overall,

introduces a comprehensive judgement - conclusion

Ultimately,

shows the final outcome - conclusion

Indeed,

reinforces/confirms a preceding idea - emphasis

In fact,

emphasizes the truth or importance of a point - emphasis

Above all,

highlights the most important idea - emphasis

Especially,

indicates importance on a specific detail - emphasis

Of course,

conveys something obvious - emphasis

Surprisingly,

introduces something unexpected - emphasis

Certainly,

expresses confidence - emphasis