SAT Transitions

however

Contrast/Concession — CORE — but; the next idea opposes or qualifies the previous one

nevertheless

Contrast/Concession — CORE — despite that; an unexpected fact remains true

by contrast

Contrast/Concession — CORE — highlights a clear difference

but

Contrast — CORE — introduces an opposing idea

therefore

Cause/Result — CORE — so; the next idea follows logically

thus

Cause/Result — CORE — therefore; introduces a result or inference

consequently

Cause/Result — CORE — as a result

as a result

Cause/Result — CORE — because of the previous fact

additionally

Addition/Continuation — CORE — also; adds another supporting point

moreover

Addition/Continuation — CORE — adds another important supporting point

furthermore

Addition/Continuation — CORE — adds further support

in addition

Addition/Continuation — CORE — also

similarly

Similarity/Comparison — CORE — in a similar way

likewise

Similarity/Comparison — CORE — the same is true of the next subject

for example

Example/Illustration — CORE — introduces one case of a broader point

for instance

Example/Illustration — CORE — introduces one case of a broader point

specifically

Specificity/Elaboration — CORE — gives exact details about a broader statement

in other words

Restatement/Clarification — CORE — says the same idea in a clearer way

indeed

Emphasis/Support — CORE — strengthens or confirms the previous point

in fact

Emphasis/Support — CORE — emphasizes, confirms, or strengthens a claim

to that end

Purpose/Goal — CORE — to accomplish the goal just stated

first

Sequence/Time — CORE — introduces the earliest step or point

initially

Sequence/Time — CORE — at the beginning

previously

Sequence/Time — CORE — at an earlier time

next

Sequence/Time — CORE — introduces the following step

subsequently

Sequence/Time — CORE — later; after the previous event

meanwhile

Sequence/Time — CORE — at the same time, often in another place or situation

in conclusion

Summary/Conclusion — CORE — introduces a final conclusion

in sum

Summary/Conclusion — CORE — states the overall meaning briefly

ultimately

Summary/Conclusion — CORE — gives the final outcome or most important conclusion

instead

Alternative/Replacement — CORE — replaces the expected or previous option

rather

Alternative/Correction — CORE — corrects or substitutes a more accurate idea