GRE TC/SE Support & Contrast Logic Master Deck

since — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a reason or cause

that — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — links an idea to an explanation, description, or result

as — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — can introduce a reason or cause

by — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the method or means

and — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds another idea in the same direction

also — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds another supporting idea

moreover — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds another point in the same direction

likewise — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a similar or matching idea

equally — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — indicates a similar quality or degree

for — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — when meaning “because,” introduces a reason

when — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — connects a situation or condition with what happens

because — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the reason or cause

thus — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a result or conclusion

through — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the means or method

if — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a condition connected to a result

which — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — continues with information about the previous idea

given — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — considering or because of the stated information

with — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces an accompanying condition, quality, or means

whereby — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the process or method by which something occurs

therefore — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — cause → result or conclusion

indeed — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — confirms or strengthens the previous idea

then — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces what follows next

who — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds information describing a person

in — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the context or situation

so — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a result or consequence

like — similarity — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — shows two things are similar

like — examples — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces an example

after — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — connects an event with what follows it

whose — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds descriptive information about someone or something

where — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds information about a situation or place

seems — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — presents something as appearing to have a quality

to be words — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — connect something directly to a description or state

not only…but also — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds a second idea in the same direction

in addition — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds another supporting idea

for this reason — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a result based on what came before

the more…, the more… — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — the two qualities or actions move together

serves to — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — shows what something helps accomplish

as well as — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — adds another similar or supporting idea

so…that — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — cause → result

if only — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — expresses a wished-for condition and its result

only by — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the necessary method for a result

resulting from — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the cause or source

in order to — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces the purpose or goal

just as — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces a similar or parallel idea

seem like — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — presents something as appearing similar to an idea

no choice but to — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — the action is the only available option

only with — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces something necessary for the result

leads to / leading to / led to — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — cause → result

as [adjective] as it is [adjective] — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — both descriptions are true at the same time

from this — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — draws a result, lesson, or conclusion from what came before

such as — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — introduces examples

in light of — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — considering or because of the stated information

have a tendency toward — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — commonly moves toward or displays something

tends to — What logic does this signal?

SUPPORT — usually or commonly does something

period . — What logic does this punctuation signal by default?

SUPPORT by default — the next sentence generally continues or explains the idea unless another logic cue changes it

semicolon ; — What logic does this punctuation signal by default?

SUPPORT by default — connects closely related ideas unless another cue changes the logic

colon : — What logic does this punctuation signal?

SUPPORT — what follows usually explains, defines, or gives examples

comma , — What logic does this punctuation signal by default?

SUPPORT by default — often connects additional information in the same direction

dash -- — What logic does this punctuation signal?

SUPPORT — often inserts explanation, description, or additional detail

parentheses () — What logic does this punctuation signal?

SUPPORT — usually add explanatory or descriptive information

but — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — introduces an opposing or different idea

despite — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — the result occurs despite something that would normally oppose it

though — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — introduces a concession or opposing idea

yet — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — introduces an unexpected or opposing idea

unless — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — except if / if not

although — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — concedes one idea before giving an opposing idea

however — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — introduces an opposing or qualifying idea

rather — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — favors one idea instead of another

instead — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — replaces the expected or previous idea with another

unlike — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — directly signals a difference

even with — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — the result remains true despite the stated condition

even though — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — despite the fact that

even as — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — an idea remains true despite another simultaneous condition

even in — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — something remains true despite the stated situation

even if — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — the result remains true despite a possible opposing condition

than — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST / COMPARISON — compares one thing against another

even when — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — something remains true despite the circumstance

whatever — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — the result remains true regardless of the stated condition

regardless of — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — the result remains true despite the obstacle or condition

without — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST / NEGATION — indicates the absence of something

notwithstanding — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — means despite

nevertheless — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — despite that; introduces an unexpected result

while — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — when comparing ideas, can show a difference

began — What logic does this signal in this strategy?

CONTRAST / CHANGE — can signal movement away from a previous state

stark contrast — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — signals a very strong difference

on the other hand — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — introduces an opposing or different side

for all the — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — despite all of the stated quality or advantage

taken a turn — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — signals a change from the previous direction or state

by contrast — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — directly introduces a different or opposing idea

rather than — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — chooses one thing instead of another

only to — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — an action is followed by an unexpected or disappointing result

far from — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — means the opposite of the description that follows

in spite of — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — despite something that would normally prevent the result

force to / forced to — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — someone is made to do something against the previous tendency or desire

on the contrary — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — directly says the opposite is true

turn into — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — signals a change from one state into another

transform — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — changes something from one state into another

sharp contrast — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — signals a strong difference

to be sure — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — concedes one point before introducing a different or opposing point

I do admit — What logic does this signal?

CONTRAST — concedes one point before a qualification or opposing idea